Data Governance Manager

Data & AI Governance Manager - Greenfield

London - Hybrid - 3 days

c.£72k + bonus

TRIA are supporting a global F&B client who are strengthening its Data and Analytics capability who are seeking a Data & AI Governance Manager to play a critical role in shaping how data and AI is governed across the business. This is a greenfield opportunity, where the successful candidate will help design and embed a robust yet flexible Data & AI Governance framework as the business continues its enterprise data platform migration and introduces AI into its data and analytics strategy.

This role will operate across the business on a global scale, partnering with business leaders, data teams, legal, risk, and technology functions.

A key focus will be ensuring governance is built in by design - covering data, embedded AI, ethics, controls, and responsible use.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Data & AI Governance framework, including supporting policies, processes, and controls.

Defining and embedding governance practices that support data quality, data ownership, stewardship, and responsible AI use.

Advising the business on applying Data & AI governance policies and monitoring adoption across the organisation.

Ensuring governance aligns with the business' enterprise data platform and evolving AI capabilities.

Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, business owners, data stewards, legal, and risk teams to drive engagement and adoption.

Overseeing governance standards in vendor‑led initiatives and ensuring delivery aligns with organisation quality and best‑practice expectations.

Acting as a role model within an Agile delivery environment, contributing to capability building, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

Staying current with emerging technologies, AI ethics, and governance best practice.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience as a Data & AI Governance Manager, Lead, or SME in a complex organisation.

Demonstrated delivery of Data & AI governance frameworks and data ownership initiatives.

Experience working with risk, controls, or internal audit teams to identify and mitigate Data & AI‑related risks.

Strong understanding of Data & AI governance concepts, policies, and best practice.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence globally.

If you feel your experience aligns with the above, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered