Data Governance Lead

The British American Tobacco Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Southampton is seeking a Data Governance Lead to oversee the data governance framework across operations. The role involves driving data governance processes, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with data standards. Applicants should possess strong experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and exhibit exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join a team dedicated to shaping a better tomorrow through innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Market-leading annual performance bonus

Diverse health plans

Flexible holiday plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability with ERP systems related to product specifications and supply chain management.
• Experience with MDM solutions including Data Quality tools.
• Confirmed competence in project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the Data Governance Model.
• Lead data workstreams ensuring data governance principles are embedded.
• Drive transformation of data governance maturity through partnerships.

Skills

Strong relationship and interpersonal/communication skills

Numerical reasoning

Critical analysis

SAP system literacy

Ability to lead multi-functional data issues

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Alation

Job description

Overview

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A DATA GOVERNANCE LEAD

JOB TYPE: Fixed term (until 28.02.2027)

FUNCTION: DBS

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Southampton, United Kingdom

Role Summary

The Data Governance Lead is responsible for the overall data design across all Operations master data objects, data governance model, data governance transformation, and end to end enablement of Operations master data processes for BAT’s enterprise and ground-breaking projects and initiatives.

The role is responsible for setting the overall data governance framework within and provide expert data guidance to BAT’s projects, functions and CoEs.

Accountabilities

1. Design and maintenance of Data Governance Model
   • Own data governance processes and overall operating model including handling exception cases and waivers
   • Drive improvements in data governance framework to engage BAT partners, increase data literacy and governance scope
   • Handle impacts to the data governance model and end to end data design as part of enterprise projects and coordinate new data standards with BAU data stewards
   • Ensure a solid framework to collect and provide visibility on documentation and maintenance of metadata, including data definitions, business rules, and data lineage.
2. Data Governance on BAT’s enterprise and transformational projects
   • Lead or contribute to data workstreams, ensuring data governance principles are embedded in project planning and execution.
   • Act as Operations data SME, dealing with the complex data issues facing BAT’s projects
   • Be an ambassador for sound MDM principles and architecture to facilitate robust data practices in BAU
3. Process governance and continuous improvement
   • Own core data governance tools and platforms (Alation, Data Governance Artifacts, etc), requirements meet business needs, govern and maintain the ODM Global Operating Model (GOM), ensuring all processes and changes are up-to-date and aligned to standards.
   • Drive transformation of the data governance maturity and value delivery within BAT through working with partners and execution teams
4. Organisational Change & Communication
   • Lead communication and training efforts to promote data governance awareness and adoption across the organization.
   • Support change initiatives related to MDM systems, processes, or policies.
   • Facilitate data governance councils or working groups to drive consensus and decision-making.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated ability working with appropriate ERP systems (SAP, Kinaxis, etc.) in the field of product specifications, supply chain management, technology or related subject.
• Experience with MDM solutions inc. Data Quality and Data Cataloguing tools in a centralised Data Governance function
• Excellent knowledge of the BAT business and data operating model built over several years of operating within the BAT Operations (Product, Supply Chain, Leaf etc)
• Understand the criticality of tightly controlled data management, data standards and data quality processes
• Confirmed competence in project management techniques and work prioritisation.
• Shown influencing skills with partners across the business functions and grades from non-management up to the Heads of Global Ops Functions.
• Highly SAP system literate.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills

• Strong relationship and interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to identify, initiate and lead work on multi-functional data issues.
• Able to deconstruct complex data issues and convey them in a business relevant format to key business partners and forums with simple and clear messages.
• Proficient in numerical reasoning and critical analysis.
• Solid attention to detail.
• Reasoned, systematic, and objective thinking and decision making.
• Crucial/determined decision maker.
• Structured, planned approach to work.
• Fluent English with good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent skills for prioritising multiple tasks, deadline-conscious, completer-finisher and customer service oriented.
• Strong indirect influencing and leadership to ensure standards alignment.

Belonging, Achieving, Together

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

Why join BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture. Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.