Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager - UK, London - 3 Month Contract

This is your opportunity to work for a global data centre operator that has been recognised as one of the fastest growing and well-known groups in the industry. Having received significant investment, this established data centre group is in their next phase of growth and require the expertise of a Data Governance Manager. They have established partnerships with many of the well-known technology powerhouses and tailor their development to their client's requirements.

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• Design, implement, and maintain the program's overarching data management and governance strategy, including policies, standards, and procedures in line with industry best practices (e.g., ISO 19650).
  
• Lead the management and governance of the program's CDE (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bentley ProjectWise), ensuring it serves as the single source of truth for all project information.
  
• Establish a clear data ownership and stewardship model. Work closely with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and procurement specialists to define their data responsibilities and requirements.
  
• Oversee the creation and lifecycle management of critical program master data, including asset registers, equipment schedules, and material libraries.
  
• Develop and execute processes for data validation, cleansing, and auditing to ensure a high degree of accuracy and consistency across all datasets (BIM models, drawings, submittals, RFIs, etc.).
  
• Map and manage the flow of data between various systems and stakeholders, identifying and resolving integration challenges to ensure seamless information exchange.
  
• Implement robust data security protocols and access controls in collaboration with IT/security teams to protect sensitive project and commercial information.
  
• Act as the primary point of contact for all data-related matters. Develop and deliver training programs to upskill the program team on data management best practices, standards, and tools.
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  
• Requires extensive proven experience in a data management, information management, or data governance role.
  
• Demonstrable experience working on large-scale capital projects in construction, engineering, or infrastructure. Data center construction experience is highly advantageous.
  
• Expert-level knowledge of Common Data Environments (CDEs) and their application in a project environment.
  
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and information management standards (e.g., ISO 19650).
  
• Familiarity with the types of data and documentation generated throughout a construction project lifecycle.
  
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!