Data Governance Business Partner

Brambles; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain leader is seeking a Data Governance Business Partner in Manchester, UK, to implement data governance frameworks and collaborate with stakeholders. The role requires expertise in data governance policies, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification and proven experience in data governance processes. The position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to implement and embed Data Governance policies and processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of modern data engineering, such as Data Engineering and Integration.
• Demonstrated commercial experience in a senior Data Governance, Data Quality or Data Management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Data Governance policies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with business functions to define and implement data standards.
• Drive data-focused projects to improve data quality.

Skills

AI experience

SAP experience

Fluency in English

Customer Service mindset

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in any suitable field

Tools

Data Governance tooling

Data Quality tooling

Job description

Description

The Data Governance Business Partner will partner with the key stakeholders : data domain leads, stewards, and other key roles in digital office, IT and business functions to drive the practical implementation and application of the Brambles Data Governance Framework as well as related operating model, principles, and policies. Provides, planning, direction, analysis, management, implementation, and administration of Governance application within Brambles. They will drive the importance of Data Governance and how it integrates to the work that brambles does. Drive a culture of positive change of Data Governance, challenging and adapting in collaboration and co creation with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Data Governance policies, frameworks, and metrics aligned with the global Data Governance strategy within a data domain to track compliance
• Collaborate with business functions, markets, and Data & Analytics teams to define and implement data standards and processes that evolve with business needs.
• Manage and maintain Data Governance artifacts such as data definitions, business processes, and data quality standards to ensure clarity and adherence across the organization.
• Provide guidance and approval at key gates in project delivery, ensuring compliance with data governance principles and data quality requirements.
• Lead data-focused projects requiring a governance perspective, driving data quality improvements and ensuring data governance is integrated into project lifecycles.
• Promote a strong understanding of data governance principles and data quality across the Data & Analytics teams and business communities, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Support the continuous development and evolution of the Data Governance function by driving best practices and fostering a culture of data stewardship.
• Collaborate with data stewards across the organisation to improve overall data quality and accessibility ensuring consistency in data definitions and standards across the organization.

Qualifications / Experience

• Tertiary qualification in any suitable field.
• Proven ability to implement and embed Data Governance policies and processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of modern data engineering, such as Data Engineering and Integration.
• Technical knowledge in Data Governance and / or Data Quality tooling.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications (verbal / written) and collaborative team-working skills.
• Demonstrated commercial experience in a senior Data Governance, Data Quality or Data Management.
• Supply Chain & Logistics experience is a bonus.
• Domain specific knowledge, including common processes, data types and systems (e.g., within Finance, HR, Supply Chain etc.) desirable.

Skills and Knowledge

• AI experience.
• SAP experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with senior business leaders and technical colleagues equally.
• Manage projects / work items independently.
• Customer Service mindset, ability to work in an agile way.
• Fluency in English essential. Fluency in additional European languages desirable.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptabilité, Analytique des données, Apprentissage actif, Conformité en matière de respect de la vie privée, Curiosity, Empathie, Évaluations de la qualité des données, Exécution de projets, Gestion des données, Gestion du changement, Gouvernance des données, Initiative, Intelligence émotionnelle, Littératie numérique, Résolution de problème, Travail interfonctionnel

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