Data Governance Manager

RBW Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in data governance is seeking a Data Governance Consultant to support the Enterprise Data Governance Lead. This role involves mentoring junior team members and ensuring effective data governance across strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in data governance frameworks, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and experience in the Life Sciences sector. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical requirements into business needs are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in data governance and data product management.
• Experience within the Life Sciences sector.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices

Data quality management

Data product management

Delivering data literacy programs

Excellent communication skills

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).