We are Tipico, Germany's leading sports betting provider and one of the most dynamic tech companies in the industry. We approach every challenge like a Championship match, with a mission to excite the arena and elevate the betting experience for every customer. Our culture is energetic and ambitious—we play as a team to win high, leave an impact, and commit to excellence. Fueled by our passion for the perfect product, we use the newest tech stack to get better every single day.

Your daily pitch

The Data Governance Manager is the midfielder who keeps the whole game flowing—making sure data across the organisation is clear, trusted, and easy to find so every team can make the right play.

Working closely with business and tech teams, you’ll define data ownership, set governance standards, and build strong lifecycle practices that keep data accurate and reliable. You’ll lead key initiatives like data cataloguing, data quality, and metadata management, embedding governance into everyday operations.With a small team by your side, your mission is simple: turn data into a championship-level asset that helps the business win.

At Tipico, we believe in owning our game. Are you ready to step onto the pitch, bring your best self, and become a champion? Then show us your game face – because we’re looking for a Data Governance Manager (m/f/x)  to join the team! 

Your playing field

• Identify, document, and maintain key data domains, assets, and critical data elements across the organisation.
• Establish clear ownership, stewardship, and accountability for data across business and tech teams.
• Own and maintain core governance tools like the data catalog, lineage, business glossary, and data quality frameworks.
• Lead engaging data governance training sessions so everyone understands why good data matters.
• Facilitate governance forums and working groups to tackle data quality issues and drive improvements.
• Lead initiatives like data quality management, metadata management, and data catalog adoption.
• Implement and enforce data governance policies across the full data lifecycle.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define data roles, responsibilities, and governance practices.
• Collaborate with the Head of Data to execute the data governance roadmap.
• Guide and develop the team, ensuring strong collaboration and steady progress toward our data championship goals

Which skills you should bring to the pitch

• Education & Experience. Degree or higher in Business, IT, or a related field, with 4+ years in data governance or related roles managing large, complex data ecosystems. You know how to run the midfield and keep the ball moving.
• Leadership & Championship Mindset. Proven experience leading high-performing teams and driving results under pressure. Winning matters to you, and you’re motivated to help the company stay at the top of the league. ⚽🏆
• Strategic & Hands-On. Experienced in shaping data governance strategy while staying hands-on with enterprise tools like data catalogs, lineage trackers, and business glossaries. You also understand ETL/ELT pipelines and can review SQL and Python data transformations.
• Data Governance Expertise. Solid knowledge of governance principles, including data ownership, stewardship, accountability, and management of core artefacts like inventories, metadata, and glossaries.
• Technical Knowledge. Comfortable with modern data platforms, architectures, and analytical flows, ensuring data is reliable, discoverable, and match-ready.
• Stakeholder & Language Skills. The main point of contact for governance, collaborating with teams across the organisation. English is essential, and German is a plus as we’re the #1 sports betting company in Germany.

What we offer:

• Established International Group.   We have a solid foundation on which to grow.
• Personal and Professional Growth.   We offer you opportunities to develop and grow to unlock your potential.
• Relocation Support.   To make your move to Malta as smooth as possible.
• Competitive Package.   We care for our employees, offering an indefinite 
  contract, competitive salary, insurance (private health, dental, private accident, sickness and life), and free parking.
• On-site childcare.  We’ve got a game plan to support you and your 3+ year old kids.
• Sports Incentive.   We want you to remain active and will subsidize a gym membership of your choice.
• Modern offices.   Our very own Tipico tower provides an open-plan space with the latest technology.
• Events.   Sponsored Charity and Team gatherings, we like to have fun together as one team and reinforce our connections.
• Supportive Environment.   We believe in collaboration and working together 
  as a team but we also give importance to the uniqueness of each and every one of us.

Think a career at Tipico is right for you? Apply now and join our dynamic team.

If you have any questions or comments about this role, our Talent Acquisition team is happy to help you! Feel free to reach out to us on our social media channels.

We look forward to your application!