Job Summary: We are seeking a Data Governance Senior Manager to collaborate on the evolution of the data governance model, reinforce critical processes, and contribute to an AI-ready ecosystem. Key Highlights: 1. Collaboration in the evolution of the Group’s data governance model 2. Fostering a culture of data quality at source 3. Promoting process optimization and the adoption of automation **Excited to grow your career?** BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers. **Learn more about the area:** The Data Governance area’s mission is to ensure that both structured and unstructured data are managed under a common framework of quality, traceability, security, and operational efficiency, thereby driving both business value creation and strict compliance with BCBS 239, GDPR, and all internal data governance regulations. The area works closely with Data Engineering, Risk, Finance, DPO, Legal Services, and local geographies. This collaboration is essential to ensure data is a trusted and readily available asset for decision-making, risk management, advanced analytics, and regulatory compliance. **About the job:** We are looking for a Data Governance Senior Manager to collaborate on the evolution of the data governance model, reinforce the Group’s critical processes, and actively contribute to the adoption of an *AI\-ready* ecosystem focused on automation and efficiency. Key **responsibilities** include: * **Data Governance**: Collaborate on the evolution and consolidation of the Group’s data governance model, ensuring its proper implementation, continuous process improvement, and alignment with corporate standards and principles. * **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure adequate coverage of regulatory and information governance requirements, strengthen the Group’s critical processes, and promote robust and sustainable data management. * **Data Quality**: Foster a culture of quality at source, ensuring data reliability, consistency, and availability from generation through use in analytical and business processes. * **Efficiency and Automation**: Promote process optimization and the incorporation of automation to improve operational efficiency, traceability, and responsiveness of data functions. * **Privacy and Data Protection**: Ensure effective application of privacy and data protection policies across the entire data lifecycle, in close collaboration with compliance and security areas. * **Collaboration and Global Governance**: Coordinate working groups and communities of practice to reinforce cross-functional collaboration, ensure global consistency of the governance model, and foster knowledge sharing across geographies and functions. **About you:** We seek a candidate with a balanced combination of **strategic vision and execution capability**, able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive structural change, and connect data governance with business acceleration. Your personal qualities stand out for: * Collaborative work, influence, and effective communication at all levels. * Ability to synthesize, analytical thinking, and systemic view of data. * Proactive approach to automation and operational efficiency. * Adaptability and resilience in complex and global environments. * Ability to inspire teams and generate cross-functional alignment. * Innovative mindset and commitment to continuous learning. **Qualifications** * University degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics or related fields. * Minimum 7 years’ experience managing projects in financial or global corporate environments. * Advanced knowledge of data and artificial intelligence regulation and standards. * Experience collaborating on digital transformation projects. * Experience coordinating global projects, stakeholder management, and business case development. * High level of English (C1) and Spanish. * Knowledge of Law and Agile methodologies is desirable. **Skills** * Strategic leadership and data-driven decision-making. * Systemic thinking and results orientation. * Cross-functional communication and collaboration. * Organizational skills and time management. * Technological curiosity and continuous improvement mindset. * Intercultural sensitivity and global networked work. **Legal Requirements** If the position you are applying for is located outside the country where you currently reside, you may require a visa and/or work permit in accordance with applicable local regulations. BBVA may provide support for its processing, provided you meet established requirements. Should the visa not be issued or legal requirements not be met, unfortunately you will not be able to proceed with the selection process. **Skills:** Collaboration, Continuous Process Improvement, Data Functional Governance Model, Data Governance tools, Operational \& Organizational Model for Data Governance, Work Collaboratively