Data Governance Specialist Job at 3Shape (Copenhagen)

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Join 3Shape as Data Governance Specialist! Do you want to play a key role in strengthening how data is managed, governed, and used across one of Denmark’s fastest-growing, EQT-backed MedTech companies in the dental industry? Are you passionate about helping business teams take ownership of their data and enabling better decision-making through clear governance practices? Would you like to contribute to the continued maturity of data governance in an international environment where collaboration, business impact, and continuous improvement are at the heart of how we work? Then join 3Shape’s Data Management Office as a Data Governance Specialist. The role We are looking for a structured and business-oriented Data Governance Specialist to join our Data Management Office, a strategic focus area at 3Shape. In this role, you will partner with business functions to implement and maintain effective data governance practices across the organization. You will support assigned data domains such as Product, Customer, Vendor, and Finance by guiding stakeholders on data ownership, governance standards, and data quality. Acting as the bridge between business teams and the Data Management Office, you will help embed governance into business processes, drive adoption of governance practices, and support greater accountability for critical data assets.

Job Responsibility

Be the primary governance contact for assigned business domains, serving as the main point of coordination between business stakeholders and the Data Management Office
Translate data governance policies, standards and frameworks into practical guidance that business teams can understand and apply in their daily work
Support business stakeholders in clarifying data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, decision rights and accountability for key master data objects and processes
Guide and train stakeholders on data governance best practices, including data quality expectations, issue escalation, approval flows, change control, and documentation requirements
Connect business teams with relevant DMO capabilities, such as data quality, master data operations, data platform and process governance, to ensure aligned execution and effective collaboration
Facilitate cross-functional governance forums to align on standards, resolve ownership and responsibility gaps, and ensure consistent application of governance practices across domains
Drive adoption of governance practices by executing structured stakeholder engagement plans, delivering targeted training and communication, and tracking implementation of agreed governance actions
Monitor governance adherence and help track outcomes through indicators such as stakeholder engagement, policy compliance, ownership coverage, data quality improvements, and closure of governance-related actions
Identify gaps in governance maturity within assigned domains and propose practical improvements to strengthen accountability, consistency, and business participation
Act as the governance liaison to Group IT, ensuring that data-related change requests, enhancements, and defect fixes are clearly defined, prioritized, and translated into effective system updates
Develop and maintain governance materials, including role descriptions, process documentation, training content, and communication materials to support consistent and scalable implementation across the organization

Requirements

Experience working with data governance, master data, data quality, information management, or related business process disciplines, supported by a degree in information management, business administration, IT, data management, or a related field
A good understanding of data ownership, governance models, data quality practices, and the role of business accountability in creating trusted and well-managed data
Strong ability to work across business and technical functions, translating governance concepts, standards, and policies into practical, business-relevant actions
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage, guide, and influence stakeholders without direct authority across different functions and seniority levels
Experience facilitating workshops, governance forums, cross-functional discussions, or alignment activities where decisions, responsibilities, and next steps need to be made clear
A structured and detail-oriented approach to documentation, follow-up, process coordination, and adoption tracking, combined with a pragmatic mindset and a drive to make governance work in practice
Curiosity, collaboration, and a genuine passion for improving data quality, ownership, and governance maturity in a business environment undergoing digital and operational transformation

What we offer

Central Copenhagen location
3Shape is a globally recognized tech company
An attractive healthcare package to keep you fit and well
Breakfast every day, and a delicious and healthy lunch cooked by our private chefs
A joint purpose: to enable dentists to provide superior dental care to every patient, every time

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