Group Data & Process Governance Manager

Cartamundi is the worldwide leader in “play” solutions, such as playing cards, card & board games, and collectibles & trading card games. Its team of nearly 3,000 people is united in providing every person the possibility to “Live Different, Play Different.” To achieve this, the family-owned company, headquartered in Belgium, operates a global network of design and sales offices and manufacturing facilities, stretching from the US, over Latin America and Europe, to Japan. 

The company houses a global brand portfolio that includes a suite of heritage brands such as Bicycle®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. At the same time, Cartamundi is a trusted manufacturing and distribution solutions partner for leading toy and entertainment companies. 

Given the Cartamundi printing presses have been running since 1765, the company draws on a rich tradition, whilst at the same time stimulating innovation in digital and hybrid experiences to stay relevant today and tomorrow. 

Cartamundi pursues a strategy of sustainable and profitable growth whilst preserving our planet and the company in excellent condition for generations to come. 

Learn more about what we do at https://www.cartamundi.com and follow us on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/company/cartamundi 

Group Data & Process Governance Manager

Cartamundi is undergoing a major digital and business transformation, and we’re building our Group-wide Process & Data Governance capability from the ground up.

We’re looking for a Group Process & Data Governance Manager to shape how processes and data are defined, governed and adopted across the organization.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of transformation — working across business and IT, influencing senior stakeholders and enabling scalable, consistent ways of working. This position will be located at our Group Head Quarters in Turnhout, Belgium and the incumbent will be expected to travel up to 10%

Your function:

Group Process & Data Framework Ownership

• You will define and continuously evolve Cartamundi’s Group-wide process and data governance frameworks. This includes:
• Establishing clear process standards (such as taxonomy, BPMN modelling, and documentation practices) as well as robust data governance principles covering metadata, master data, data quality and lineage.
• You will also ensure a pragmatic exception framework is in place, balancing consistency with flexibility across the organization.

Governance Cadence & Initiative Coordination

• You will lead the governance cadence for process and data across the Group by setting up and running effective governance forums and decision-making structures.
• In parallel, you will maintain a consolidated roadmap of Process & Data related initiatives aligned with business priorities, ensuring clear prioritization, coordination across domains, and structured tracking of progress, risks and adoption, while acting as a key escalation and alignment point for stakeholders.

Repository Ownership & Quality Management

• You will own and optimize process and data repositories as the single source of truth, defining their structure, governance, access and usage.
• You will ensure that high-quality, consistent and up-to-date artefacts are maintained, supported by the right tools for process modelling and data governance.
• Through quality assurance practices, you will monitor completeness, consistency and adherence to standards across all domains.

Stakeholder Enablement & Adoption

• You will drive adoption of process and data governance practices by onboarding and supporting Process Owners, Data Owners and Stewards across the organization. Through training, coaching and clear guidance materials, you will enable teams to apply standards effectively in their daily work.
• Acting as a bridge between business, IT and Enterprise Architecture, you will foster alignment and embed scalable, consistent ways of working across the Group.

Your profile:

• 8+ years of experience in process governance, data governance or business transformation roles in complex, international environments
• Strong expertise in process governance (BPMN, process modelling) and data governance (e.g. metadata, data quality, lineage, master data)
• Proven experience with governance frameworks, standards and operating models at enterprise level
• Background in large-scale transformation environments (e.g. digital, ERP, operating model transformation)
• Ability to effectively bridge business, IT, data and architecture, ensuring alignment across domains
• Experience working with process and/or data governance tools (e.g. Signavio or Ardoq is a plus)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including senior leadership (VP/ExCo level)
• Pragmatic, structured and outcome-driven mindset, with a strong focus on adoption and impact
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
• Nice to have:
  • Experience working within or alongside an Enterprise Architecture function
  • Exposure to ERP, BI and data platforms
  • Experience building governance structures from scratch

Our offer:

At Cartamundi, you’ll join a global organization in full transformation mode, where process and data are key enablers of future success. We offer:

• A visible, high-impact role with Group-wide scope
• The opportunity to build governance structures and standards from the ground up
• Close collaboration with senior stakeholders across business, IT and data
• An international and dynamic working environment
• Strong focus on learning, growth and continuous improvement
• A competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

Are you ready for a new challenge? Surf to www.cartamundi.com/en/careersand apply online. We look forward to receiving your resume and application letter.