Data Governance Manager

RBW Consulting; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Data Governance Consultant to support strategic initiatives in data governance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of data governance frameworks and have proven experience in data quality management and product management. This role will also include mentoring junior team members and engaging with diverse stakeholders in the Life Sciences sector. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential for success and to enhance data literacy across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Proven experience in data governance and data quality management.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Data Governance Lead across strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Help build a high-performing data governance function.

Skills

Data governance frameworks

Data product management

Stakeholder engagement

Data quality management

Technical requirements translation

Excellent communication

Job description

We are seeking a Data Governance Consultant to support the Enterprise Data Governance Lead across a portfolio of strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in data governance and data product management, who can act as a bridge between business technology and data governance teams. The successful candidate will bring a user-centric mindset, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and experience within the Life Sciences sector . You will also play a key role in mentoring and training junior team members, helping to build a high-performing data governance function.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Proven experience in:
  • Data governance and data quality management.
  • Data product management.
  • Delivering data literacy programs and governance roadmaps.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements (and vice versa).
• Experience in:
  • Supporting enterprise-wide data governance programs.
  • Building and maintaining communities of practice (templates, best practices, advisory support).
  • Working cross-functionally and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Background in life sciences across multiple functions (R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Tech Ops, Commercial).