Director of Data Management

La Fosse Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom firm is seeking a Director of Data Management to lead enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. The successful candidate will set the vision for data management practices, ensuring quality, security, and compliance while managing a senior team. This role is pivotal for shaping data governance strategies in a complex environment, offering a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance and bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

20% bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Director-level Data Management or Data Governance role.
• Track record of building and implementing Data Governance strategies.
• Strong background in Data Governance policies and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end Data Governance.
• Build and implement enterprise-wide Data Governance strategy.
• Ensure data quality and compliance across multiple domains.
• Lead and mentor a team of senior managers.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Strategic vision

Data quality 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.