Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager

9 Months - Contract

London / Warwick (2 days a month on site)

Are you passionate about data governance and looking to make a significant impact in the utilities sector? Our client is on the hunt for a proactive and skilled Data Governance Manager to lead the charge in designing, implementing, and embedding robust data governance frameworks across the organization. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a knack for translating insights into action, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

As a Data Governance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how our client manages their data. Your responsibilities will include:

• Framework Development: Define and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards, transforming strategic objectives into clear, actionable artefacts.
• Data Quality Assurance: Establish and oversee data quality standards, metrics, and ownership, ensuring consistent monitoring and reporting across various domains.
• Data Classification: Implement data classification, metadata, and catalogue practices, ensuring effective handling and discoverability of data assets.
• Secure Data Sharing: Craft and implement policies for safe and compliant data sharing, aligning with regulatory requirements.
• Governance Processes: Define governance processes, embedding preventative controls and checkpoints throughout delivery lifecycles.
• Operational Integration: Embed governance into daily operations through data contracts and lifecycle controls, providing guidance to stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage data risks, ensuring that governance controls meet all regulatory, security, and assurance needs.
• Promote Data Literacy: Capture and share governance standards and practices to enhance organizational data literacy and foster consistent adoption.

What You Bring:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

Essential:

• Proven experience in defining and implementing data governance policies and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data quality management, metadata, and data lifecycle governance.
• Ability to translate strategic insights into practical implementation artefacts.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work across business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with or alongside consultancies.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of regulatory environments (e.g., Ofgem, energy sector).
• Familiarity with federated data operating models or data mesh concepts.
• Experience embedding governance into product or delivery lifecycles.

Why Join Us?

At our client's organization, you will find a supportive and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of data governance in the utilities sector, driving meaningful change and enhancing data practices.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact, apply now! Bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and innovative mindset to our client's team and help shape the future of data governance!

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