Data Governance Manager

Job Overview:
My client has an exciting opportunity for a Data Governance Manager to join their business and take a leading role in the development of their internal projects. The role will lead the end-to-end processes for defining their corporate data strategy, master data management, data optimisation and flow controls, as well as removing redundant, repetitive and mis-aligned approaches. Whilst this is a strategic role this position also requires someone who will dive into projects, programmes and get hands-on with systems, changes and deployments.

Responsibilities:
Learn, understand and document current processes in relation to data flows between existing systems.
Build gap analysis of data integrity, develop and put in place controls for data validation
Build and maintain a full audit of existing systems and business processes.
Develop policies and procedures to implement as part of a Governance program across the business unit.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with data management in line with business uses and wider company policies.
Lead and train teams to ensure governance policies are applied and implemented successfully.
Use existing knowledge to identify areas of improvement to reduce data redundancy.
Create and enforce a collection of KPI’s and data quality metrics.
Design reporting dashboards and reports for the management team.
Involvement in existing and new projects which may involve any bi-directional data flow processes.
Stakeholder management and work with Project Managers to the delivery of successful data projects.
Apply the overall company standards and guidelines on HSE.
Part of the digital transformation programme and systems migration projects.
To always operate following the corporate Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values.
To work following all corporate policies procedures and standards at all times.

Qualifications:
Educated to degree level in Data Sciences, IT or Mathematics
Experience in a similar industry at operational level desirable
Previous experience in working with projects and stakeholder management
Experience with large scale-data migration projects advantageous
Significant experience in a similar lead governance or data management role
Good understanding of management practices, data lifecycles, data quality and MDM
Proven problem-solving abilities
Self-starter who will take initiative
Strong understanding of data structures and databases
Basic SQL knowledge
Basic Cloud architecture understanding
Fluent in Microsoft Office suite
Power BI Experience essential
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff members

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