Director of Data Management

La Fosse Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise Telco company is looking for a Director of Data Management based in London or Reading. This role requires driving end-to-end data governance and lifecycle management strategies, leading a senior team, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in data governance roles within a large enterprise, showcasing both strategic vision and hands-on execution capabilities. A competitive package of £115,000 plus a car allowance and bonus is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

20% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Director-level Data Management or Data Governance role within a large enterprise environment.
• Demonstrable track record of building and implementing Data Governance strategy with explained delivery.
• Strong background in Data Governance, including ownership of policies and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end Data Governance across the full data lifecycle.
• Build and implement enterprise-wide Data Governance strategy and frameworks.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance across multiple domains.

Skills

Data Governance

Leadership

Data Quality Assurance

Strategic Visioning

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Director of Data Management

London or Reading (4 days per week in office)

£115,000 + £7,500 car allowance + 20% bonus

The Opportunity

A leading enterprise Telco organisation is seeking a Director of Data Management to take ownership of enterprise-wide data governance and lifecycle management. This is a high-impact leadership role, shaping and embedding end-to-end data governance across a complex, regulated environment.

You will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution of data management and governance practices across the organisation, leading a senior team of 6–7 Heads of Function.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end Data Governance across the full data lifecycle
• Build and implement enterprise-wide Data Governance strategy and frameworks, and be able to articulate how these were developed and delivered end-to-end
• Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance across multiple domains
• Partner with senior technology, product, and business stakeholders to align data governance with commercial objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a leadership team of 6–7 senior managers
• Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders at executive level
• Support large-scale transformation initiatives within a complex Telco environment

About You

• Proven experience in a Director-level Data Management or Data Governance role within a large enterprise environment
• Demonstrable track record of building and implementing Data Governance strategy and frameworks, with the ability to explain end-to-end delivery
• Strong background in Data Governance, including ownership of policies, controls, and lifecycle management
• Confident senior leader with experience managing leaders of leaders
• Able to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution

Why Apply?

La Fosse are proud to be partnered with this leading Telco organisation. If working on a greenfield Data Governance programme within a large enterprise environment excites you, we would strongly encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while shaping the future of data at scale.