Senior Data Specialist - Data Governance (f/m/x)

Overview

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,900 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2023/24, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.45 billion euros and employed around 19,200 people across Europe. It was named the World’s Top Company for Women in 2025 among all retail and wholesale companies by Forbes. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group Website .

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Douglas data strategy and define our data governance strategy.
• Develop and implement best practices and routines in the field of data governance to improve data quality, integrity, and compliance across the entire company.
• Define and harmonize data governance standards; ensure they are integrated into business processes and effectively communicate them to all relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-departmental data governance initiatives in collaboration with various departments within Douglas.
• Support teams through coaching and training on the principles and practices of data governance, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities with regard to data integrity.
• Monitor the progress of data governance initiatives, track relevant key performance indicators, and regularly report on the effectiveness of governance measures.
• Lead data governance projects and ensure they are implemented on time, within scope, and in alignment with the company's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• A completed degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in data governance, data management, or a comparable role, ideally with proven success in implementing governance frameworks and best practices.
• In-depth understanding of data governance principles, standards, and frameworks, as well as the ability to translate these concepts into concrete strategies and actions.
• Proficiency in working with data management tools and technologies, along with a strong interest in new trends and innovations in the field of data governance and analytics.
• Strong ability to operate at the interface between business and data management to successfully establish company-wide governance strategies.

Benefits

• Your personal development: we want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, use our e-learning platforms and benefit from many other individual development opportunities.
• Open feedback culture: half-yearly meetings & performance reviews (DOUGLASDialogue )
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Hybrid working model: a balance between mobile working and office days in a collaborative environment (approx. 8 days/month)
• Employee discount online and in-store, plus additional discount opportunities through corporate benefits
• In-house gym and running group with gympass
• In-house canteen & bistro, and free drinks
• A positive and motivating environment with regular company events such as DOClub, summer party, Women\'s Day, etc

How to apply

If you recognize yourself, become part of our international company and apply, stating your salary expectations and possible starting date.

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. We therefore welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender-neutral pronoun, if you need barrier-free access to our offices or if we should allow more time for the application process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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