Enterprise Data Governance Lead for AI & Insights

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Data Governance Manager to embed enterprise data governance across the organisation. You will enable data and AI capabilities by establishing clear ownership, governance policies, and practical processes that scale with the business.

The role focuses on data quality, metadata, lineage, and transparency, working closely with AI and analytics teams to ensure responsible data use and regulatory compliance. This is a senior leadership contribution within IT.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles within complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles incl. ownership, stewardship, metadata, lineage, and quality management.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks and operating models in practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and embed the enterprise data governance framework across business and technology teams.
• Translate governance policies into practical, usable processes and guidance.
• Drive adoption of governance practices as part of everyday ways of working.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

AI governance

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Data Governance Manager to embed enterprise data governance across the organisation. You will enable data and AI capabilities by establishing clear ownership, governance policies, and practical processes that scale with the business.

The role focuses on data quality, metadata, lineage, and transparency, working closely with AI and analytics teams to ensure responsible data use and regulatory compliance. This is a senior leadership contribution within IT.