ABOUT US

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

JOIN THE TEAM

Within the Group Data Office as part of BASF’s Data & AI Powerhouse, we drive BASF’s overall Data Management and contribute to the convenient, efficient, and compliant data usage within 
BASF. We deliver services all around Data Product creation, Data Strategy, Data & AI Governance and Projects. Supporting the streamlined and efficient execution of Data & AI Governance creates value for our internal partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up a Data & AI Governance Framework and related processes for Group Data Office activities.
• Develop and maintain data & AI governance documentation, including policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Collaborate with Corporate Centre and Divisional Data teams to support and facilitate execution of guidelines and policies around data; Facilitate governance processes for Global Digital Services (Data & AI Powerhouse) teams
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business teams to ensure a coordinated approach to data & AI governance
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations related to data management and ensure that the organization's data & AI governance practices align with these requirements
• Manage implementation of data roles and responsibilities (ownership model) in the business units
• Work with data role owners to ensure the effective implementation of data & AI governance practices
• Develop and initiate data-related processes, templates, and best practices and share them across the organization; e.g. establish data classification standards and data access controls, develop and implement data quality standards and processes, data retention and deletion policies
• Create transparency and stakeholder exchange on Data Governance activities and maturity, and initiate improvements
• Identify, evaluate, and manage data risks and mitigation strategies, especially with a focus on data for AI use cases
• Ensure that data & AI governance practices align with the organization's overall business objectives
• Conduct data & AI governance audits and compliance assessments
• Support development and deliver data governance training programs
• Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the data & AI governance program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in business administration, science, or a comparable completed education with many years of professional experience in various fields
• Experience in the area of data/data stewardship and similar profiles
• Strong understanding of data & AI governance concepts, frameworks, and best practices
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to data management and AI
• Experience in developing and implementing data & AI governance programs
• Structured work mode in a complex environment, ideally with experience in project 
  management
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
• Strong stakeholder management skill

BENEFITS

• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 23 holiday days per year
• 5 additional days (readjustment)
• 2 cultural days
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.