Data Governance Manager

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

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Data Governance Consultant to support the Enterprise Data Governance Lead. This role requires a strong foundation in data governance and data product management, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Life Sciences sector and will contribute to mentoring junior team members. Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Proven experience in data governance and data quality management.
• Experience in building and maintaining communities of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Data Governance Lead on strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Engage diverse stakeholders across business technology and data governance.

Skills

Data governance frameworks

Data quality management

Data product management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical requirements translation

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).