Head of Data Management

Eden Smith Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking a Head of Data Management to lead their data management capability. The role requires extensive experience in data governance and management, focusing on transforming client data into valuable insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture and stakeholder management, with a proven track record in leadership roles. This position offers an opportunity to shape the company's data strategy and drive impactful initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data management, with 3 years in leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data management capability, designing strategies for data assets.
• Establish robust data governance frameworks tailored to client needs.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)

DAMA CDMP (Data Management Association)

Tools

ETL/ELT

Business Intelligence

Data Governance Tools

Job description

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Head of Executive Search at Eden Smith Limited

Fantastic new opportunity to join a data driven consultancy.

Must have recent and relevant experience of working in the consultancy space!

As Head of Data Management, you will lead the company's data management capability, designing and implementing strategies that transform their clients' data assets into valuable business insights. This position requires expertise in data governance, quality management, and analytics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Capability Leadership

• Create a strategic roadmap for the data management practice, including service offerings and delivery methodologies
• Lead thought leadership initiatives through white papers, speaking engagements, and industry events
• Build and nurture relationships with technology partners and industry associations
• Define and implement KPIs to measure the effectiveness of data management initiatives
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and career progression paths for the capability with the practice leads

Client Delivery

• Establish robust data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to client needs
• Build trusted client relationships at executive and operational levels
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development
• Present complex data management concepts to stakeholders at varying technical levels
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure client expectations are consistently met
• Provide regular progress reports and strategic recommendations to client leadership

Technical Excellence

• Design and implement data stewardship models with clear accountability structures
• Develop comprehensive data quality frameworks with clear metrics and success criteria
• Implement data profiling, cleansing, and enrichment processes
• Establish data quality monitoring systems with automated alerts for anomalies
• Create remediation processes for addressing data quality issues
• Quantify the business impact of data quality improvements
• Design and implement master data management (MDM) strategies across client organisations
• Establish data ownership and stewardship for critical master data domains
• Develop processes for maintaining data accuracy throughout its lifecycle
• Create and enforce data standards and naming conventions
• Implement technologies to support a single source of truth for critical data elements

About you

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data management, with at least 3 years in leadership roles
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and methodologies
• Experience with data architecture principles and modern data platforms
• Familiarity with data protection regulations, particularly UK/EU frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Technical Skills

• Data modeling and database design principles
• Data governance tools and platforms
• ETL/ELT processes and technologies
• Business intelligence and analytics tools
• Data quality management and profiling tools
• Metadata management principles

Desired Certifications

• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
• DAMA CDMP (Data Management Association)
• IBM Data Governance
• Microsoft or Data bricks Data certifications

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Other

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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