Global Data Governance Lead: Drive Trust & AI

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup seeks a leader to shape how data is governed, trusted and used across a global organisation, enabling AI and better decisions. Working with the Chief Data Officer, you will set direction, challenge norms and turn strategy into pragmatic actions that deliver value quickly.

You will drive governance that works in practice, focusing on reliability, trust and measurable outcomes across projects and corporate services.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in implementing data governance at enterprise scale.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and information architecture.
• Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and embed governance into outcomes.
• Technical understanding of data governance technologies and complex environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and turn strategy into pragmatic, enterprise-scale action.
• Govern data governance across a global organisation to enable AI and better decisions.
• Collaborate with the Chief Data Officer and senior leaders to align governance with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Information architecture

Change management

Stakeholder influence

Business outcomes

Technical data governance

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Arup seeks a leader to shape how data is governed, trusted and used across a global organisation, enabling AI and better decisions. Working with the Chief Data Officer, you will set direction, challenge norms and turn strategy into pragmatic actions that deliver value quickly.

You will drive governance that works in practice, focusing on reliability, trust and measurable outcomes across projects and corporate services.