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Data Lead / Data Governance Lead

Pontoon
Shepherds Bush, London, United Kingdom
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Lead
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27 May 2026 (Last week)

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Job Advertisement: Data Lead / Data Governance Lead (Retail Media Transformation)

Are you ready to take the reins of data governance in a transformative retail media project? We are excited to invite passionate data professionals to join our client's dynamic team for an exhilarating 16-week engagement. Bring your expertise to the forefront and help shape the future of retail media!

Engagement Details:

Client: Work with a renowned organization in the retail sector.

Duration: Approximately 16 weeks

Engagement Type: Competitive daily rate plus delivery bonus tied to project success.

Realistic Days Across 16 Weeks: 35-40 days with possible extension upto 1-2 years

Location: Hybrid / London

IR35 Status: Outside

Role Overview:

As a Data Lead, you will play a pivotal role in defining the future-state data model and governance framework for a large-scale retail media transformation program.

You'll work cross-functionally with commercial, operational, technology, and analytics teams to enhance data integrity and reporting capabilities. Your mission? Establish a scalable "single source of truth" across the retail media ecosystem!

Key Responsibilities:

Define a unified future-state data model that supports strategic objectives.

Establish comprehensive data governance frameworks, ownership, and quality standards.

Assess current data flows and identify governance gaps to ensure best practices.

Design principles for a seamless single source of truth across systems.

Support reporting, forecasting, and business intelligence initiatives.

Collaborate with enterprise architecture and process transformation teams.

Develop a roadmap for future-state data capabilities that drive success.What We're Looking For:

Required Experience:

Strong background in data governance, data architecture, or enterprise data management.

Proven experience designing effective data operating models and governance frameworks.

Expertise in data quality, ownership, metadata, and reporting structures.

Ability to navigate complex enterprise system landscapes.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams.Preferred Experience:

Familiarity with retail, retail media, media, or customer analytics.

Experience with CRM systems, reporting, and operational data ecosystems.

Exposure to martech/adtech data environments is a plus.

Knowledge of GDPR and enterprise governance requirements.Why Join Us?

This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking project that will reshape the retail media landscape! You'll work with a talented team, make significant contributions, and see your efforts translate into real impact. Plus, the hybrid working model offers flexibility to maintain your work-life balance!

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're enthusiastic about data and ready to lead a transformative journey, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us set the standard for data governance in retail media!

Join us in this exciting venture! Your future in data leadership awaits!

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