Global Data Governance Manager

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Global Data Governance Manager to shape a data governance strategy across their international business. You will develop policies and oversee data quality, collaborating effectively with stakeholders while driving continuous improvement in data management. Experience with SAP S/4HANA and strong data governance skills are essential. This role is hybrid, based in Cheshire.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data governance, ideally within a global or multi-site environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and related data management tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework.
• Define and enforce best-practice policies for data creation and maintenance.
• Establish data quality metrics and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Data quality management

SAP S/4HANA

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP IBP

SAP SAC

SAP MDG

Job description

Global Data Governance Manager

Permanent | Cheshire | Hybrid (4 days on-site)

About the Role

We're looking for a Global Data Governance Manager to lead the development and delivery of a best-in-class data governance strategy across our international business. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping how data is managed, maintained, and leveraged across our network — ensuring it becomes a trusted asset that drives insight, efficiency, and confident decision‑making.

Working across three core business units and our global SAP S/4HANA platform, you'll define the standards, policies, and frameworks that underpin data excellence. This is a highly visible role, collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in data management.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and Lead the Data Governance Framework: Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive global data governance framework, ensuring alignment across all business functions and systems.
• Develop Data Policies and Standards: Define and enforce best‑practice policies for data creation, maintenance, processing, and lifecycle management — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across the organisation.
• Champion Data Quality: Establish data quality metrics, monitoring processes, and remediation procedures to guarantee reliable, complete, and accurate data. Lead root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions to maintain high standards.
• Drive System Integration and Performance: Oversee data flows through SAP S/4HANA and its integrated platforms (including MDG, SAP IBP, SAC, and Analysis for Office), ensuring seamless, high‑quality data integration across systems.
• Empower Data Ownership and Stewardship: Define clear roles and responsibilities for data owners and stewards, promoting accountability and supporting teams to manage and maintain high‑quality datasets.
• Collaborate with Purchasing & Supply Chain: Partner closely with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams to optimise key data objects that drive performance — enabling systems like SAP Integrated Business Planning to deliver their full value.
• Monitor and Report on Data Health: Develop insightful reports and dashboards to track transactional data quality, ensuring information is current, accurate, and actionable.
• Engage and Educate Stakeholders: Lead regular forums to communicate data governance principles, deliver training, and foster a strong culture of data responsibility across the business.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Review and refine the data governance framework regularly, keeping pace with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

About You

You'll bring both strategic vision and practical know-how to the role, combining deep technical understanding with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Extensive experience in data governance, ideally within a global or multi‑site environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and related data management tools (MDG, IBP, SAC).
• Proven ability to collaborate, build consensus, and influence stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• A proactive, continuous‑improvement mindset and passion for turning data into a trusted business asset.