Data Governance Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, standards, and policies across the organisation
• Manage and coach a team of data governance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Partner with Data Owners and Data Stewards to embed data management practices and accountability
• Ensure compliance with data protection and security requirements in collaboration with DPO and Information Security teams
• Define, monitor, and report on data governance metrics including data quality, lineage, and integrity
• About You Strong experience working in data governance, data management, or data quality within a complex organisation
• Proven experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks and policies
• Experience managing or mentoring teams and driving organisational change
• Experience with data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview (or similar platforms), including data catalogue, lineage, and metadata management capabilities
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across business and technical teams
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in data governance, data management, or a related discipline
• Diversity and Inclusion
• FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
• Why join us
• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension

Additional Information

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Data Governance Manager to work for our client within the public sector sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a fully remote role that will be based in UK (home-based). Our client is seeking a Data Governance Manager to support the advancement of data governance across a large and complex organisation. You will play a key role within the Data Architecture and Governance function, leading the development and implementation of frameworks, policies and standards to ensure high-quality, secure, and well-managed data. This is an excellent opportunity to drive cultural change, embed best practice, and influence how data is managed at scale.

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