Data Governance Officer

Browns is one of the largest diversified conglomerates in Sri Lanka, which manages a fast-growing and valuable portfolio of brands across several key industry sectors, such as automotive, plantations, leisure, power generation, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, investments, marine, and manufacturing. Being in existence for over 150 years, the Company is built upon a strong foundation of strength, driven by a vision and a will to succeed. We are looking for a self-motivated, result-driven individual with a proven track record to join our Browns Group.

Position Summary

• Role: Data Governance Officer

• Company: Brown & Company PLC (Browns)

• Location: Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) No. 9 of 2022.

• Manage data quality, privacy, retention, and lifecycle governance initiatives.

• Conduct compliance reviews, DPIAs, and data governance assessments.

• Administer access controls, user permissions, and security governance frameworks.

• Support data breach management, audit activities, and regulatory compliance.

• Conduct staff awareness and training programs on data privacy and governance.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Security, Business Information Systems, Law, or a related field.

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in Data Governance, Information Security, Compliance, Risk Management, or Data Privacy.

• Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of PDPA Sri Lanka, data governance frameworks, privacy principles, and access management controls.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, Microsoft Entra ID, Dynamics 365, DLP tools, cloud security concepts, and enterprise applications.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.

  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

How to Apply

If you believe your profile matches the role, kindly forward your CV within 7 days of the advertisement:

• Email: careers@brownsgroup.com

Human Resources Department

Brown & Company PLC (Browns)

34, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

Tel: 011 2 663 000 | Website: www.brownsgroup.com