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Senior Director, Data Governance Operations | England - London

Dun & Bradstreet Limited
London
2 weeks ago
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Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more atdnb.com/careers.

The Senior Director of Dun & Bradstreet's WWN Data Governance team is responsible for the strategic execution and delivery of Dun & Bradstreet’s data strategy across our partner network. This role has accountability for all aspects of data management & governance including design, mapping, development, validation, calibration, documentation, approval, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

The Data Governance Team conducts ongoing market assessment and research to ensure Dun & Bradstreet maintains a leading market position in all covered geographies, leveraging findings to inform future investment strategies and new solution capabilities to support commercial growth initiatives.

Essential Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the WWN data governance function to deliver operational excellence through the implementation of D&B’s established data standards, practices, methodologies, and tools.
  • Drive compliance programs to maintain adherence with data quality framework and standards including adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data; identify continuous improvement opportunities through automation and simplification.
  • Champion the use of new tools and techniques to realize emerging data opportunities and leverage the latest data ontology thinking and techniques to access new data assets.
  • Develop and lead a team of analysts/data specialists who are the go-to experts on all aspects of governance, insights, and control.
  • Explore advanced big data strategies in emerging areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to streamline business processes and working practices.
  • Engage WWN partners, clients, and D&B colleagues to identify business needs leading to the establishment of business cases and implementation of new data & governance capabilities to maintain or achieve a leading market position across all covered geographies.
  • Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support governance initiatives and products, building and testing Proof of Concept that meet business needs.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and/or Certifications:

  • 15+ years of experience in a senior data-related role.
  • Hold a bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, data management, or other relevant discipline.
  • Experience in Data Governance with 10+ years leading a technical and/or data team.
  • International experience: proven track record of working in diverse global markets.
  • Expertise working within a Partnerships or Joint Venture environment.
  • Ability to attract new talent and build effective teams.
  • Excellent communication, collaborative, and relationship building skills.
  • Have a transformation mindset, have a track record of successfully navigating and collaborating within complex matrixed organizations, and having discussions with key stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills.
  • Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious, and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success.
  • Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues, and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs.
  • Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.


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