Data Governance Manager

Freelancer Opportunity Job title: Sr. Data Governance Manager Job location: Brussels, Belgium Job duration: 2025-12-01 to 2026-12-31 LANGUAGE: EN+NL or FR Role Overview: The End-to-End Process Owner for S2P is accountable for the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the Source-to-Pay process across the organization and technologies. S2P covers following sub-processes: Sourcing: Supplier identification and evaluation Request for quotation (RFQ) and tendering Contract negotiation and creation Contract Management: Authoring, approval, and lifecycle management of supplier contracts Compliance tracking and renewal alerts Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Purchase requisition and order creation Goods receipt and service entry Invoice verification and payment processing This role plays a pivotal part in SAP implementation and transformation projects, ensuring that business requirements are accurately reflected in system design and that the process delivers value across Finance, Procurement and Logistics. Key Responsibilities: 1. Process Design & Ownership Define and maintain the global S2P process aligned with SAP best practices Ensure harmonization and standardization of S2P processes across business units. Own the process documentation, including process maps, controls, and KPIs. 2. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for automation, digitization (e.g., e-invoicing, OCR), and process simplification. Monitor industry trends and SAP innovations (e.g., AI in invoice matching, predictive procurement). Drive pilot initiatives and proof-of-concepts to test new technologies or process enhancements. 3. Functional Design Board Participation Represent the S2P domain in the Functional Design Board. Review and approve functional design proposals, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements. Collaborate with IT and SAP consultants to validate feasibility and scalability of proposed solutions. Consolidate & prioritize requirements in the backlog 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the key liaison between Finance, Procurement, Logistics and IT teams. Facilitate workshops and working groups to gather requirements and drive consensus. 5. Change Management Lead change impact assessments for S2P-related changes. Support communication and training efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and tools. Act as a change champion, promoting process discipline and SAP system usage. 6. Data Management Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across S2P master and transactional data (e.g., vendor master, PO data, invoice records). Collaborate with data management teams to define data standards and cleansing strategies. Support data migration and validation activities during SAP implementation. 7. Governance & Compliance Ensure S2P processes comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and external regulations (e.g., VAT, SOX). Define and monitor KPIs such as PO compliance, invoice cycle time, and payment accuracy. Support internal and external audits with process documentation and evidence. 8. Process/System implementation Define & mobilize adequate capacity/resources to execute projects through different phases: design/build/test/Go Live. Validate proposed designed solution, by checking that all S2P requirements are fulfilled Sign off Go Live on S2P related solution Required Skills & Experience: 7+ years of experience in S2P process management, preferably in a multinational environment. Strong expertise in SAP (S/4HANA preferred), including MM, FI, and integration points. Experience in large-scale ERP implementations or finance transformation programs. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Key interactions: Stakeholder Role Finance - Ensure accurate invoice processing, payment execution, and compliance IT / SAP Team Collaborate on system design, testing, and issue resolution Procurement Align sourcing and purchasing strategies with operational execution Functional Design Board Evaluate and approve process and system changes Change Management Team Support training, communication, and adoption activities Innovation / Digital Explore and implement new technologies and process improvements Ready to make a difference? Apply now and start your journey with Team Possible We want to get to know you. After your application, we will verify your profile and get back to you within 3 working days. If you're successful, you can expect the following steps: ● an initial conversation with our recruiter - Swati Kumari ● 1st round of interview with HM ● Final round of interview with HM About Proximus We are Team Possible turning tech into opportunities. We are driven by four core pillars: "I care," "I make a difference," "I radically simplify," and "I embrace the future". This means you'll join a team that genuinely cares for customers and colleagues, is empowered to make a real impact, strives to radically simplify complex challenges, and is always looking ahead to embrace the future of technology. We believe in an inclusive and safe environment where everyone can thrive, offering extensive career development resources, including access to over 5,000 training modules and a minimum of 5 days of training per year, to help you continuously learn, grow, and tackle bold challenges with us.