Data Governance Implementation Manager

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Bournemouth
3 months ago
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Salary: £75,000- £82,000 + Bonus, 30 + days holiday, double matched pension scheme & PHC

Employment Type: 12-month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Bournemouth - Hybrid working (once a month onsite)Industry: Financial ServicesA leading Financial Services business are seeking a highly experienced Data Governance Implementation Manager to join a newly formed Data team. Reporting to the Head of Data, this pivotal role will drive the implementation of our data governance strategy, ensuring our data is accurate, secure, consistent, and compliant with regulatory standards.

You will work across business and technical teams to embed best practices in data ownership, quality, metadata management, and stewardship. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone passionate about data and its role in driving business value and regulatory compliance.

Data Governance Implementation Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
  • Collaborate with business units to define data domains, ownership models, and critical data elements.
  • Lead data governance councils and working groups.
  • Define and monitor data quality rules and manage exceptions.
  • Ensure alignment wi...

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