Principal Data Management Lead

The-Very-Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture and environment

£1000 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

LinkedIn Learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Job summary

The Very Group is seeking a Principal Data Management Lead to partner across the organisation, shaping Enterprise Data Management strategy and driving robust data governance, quality and lineage initiatives. You will influence key stakeholders and champion data ownership while improving trust in data across the business.

You will lead initiatives, collaborate with business and technology teams, and embed Data Management requirements from the outset, contributing to a data-driven transformation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Enterprise Data Management, Data Governance or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Reference and Master Data, and Data Lifecycle Management.
• Experience operating within large, complex data environments.
• Understanding of Data Management frameworks, controls and industry best practice.
• Experience implementing standards and driving adoption across teams.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
• Experience supporting business transformation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Passion for improving trust in data and driving data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and evolve Enterprise Data Management strategy, standards and best practices.
• Drive adoption of robust Data Management capabilities across the organisation.
• Lead initiatives focused on Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Critical Data Elements, Reference and Master Data, and Data Lifecycle Management.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to improve data trust, consistency and accessibility.
• Champion data ownership and stewardship models across domains.
• Influence programmes to embed Data Management requirements from the outset.
• Support identification and remediation of data-related risks and control weaknesses.
• Increase visibility of data flows, lineage and dependencies.
• Advocate for effective Data Management tooling and capabilities.
• Support continuous improvement of Data Management maturity.

Skills

Enterprise Data Management

Data Governance

Data Quality

Metadata Management

Data Lineage

Master Data

Data Lifecycle Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Change Management

Data Security

Job description

About us

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the team

Our Data team is focused on unlocking the value of data across the business, enabling better customer experiences, more informed decision-making and greater operational effectiveness.

We're building modern, scalable data capabilities that support both current business needs and future growth. The Data Management team plays a critical role in this journey, providing the standards, frameworks and controls that ensure data is trusted, governed and fit for purpose.

Working closely with Engineering, Architecture, Governance, Analytics and Product teams, the function is helping to create a culture where data is understood, owned and managed consistently across the organisation. This is an exciting time to join a growing team that is investing in new capabilities, ways of working and technology to build a strong data foundation for the future.

About the role

As Principal Data Management Lead, you'll act as a key subject matter expert for Enterprise Data Management, partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to improve how data is managed throughout its lifecycle.

You’ll:

• Help shape and evolve Enterprise Data Management strategy, standards and best practices.
• Drive the adoption of robust Data Management capabilities across the organisation.
• Lead initiatives focused on Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Critical Data Elements, Reference and Master Data, and Data Lifecycle Management.
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to improve trust, consistency and accessibility of enterprise data.
• Champion strong data ownership and stewardship models across business domains.
• Influence strategic programmes and transformation initiatives to ensure Data Management requirements are embedded from the outset.
• Support the identification and remediation of data-related risks, control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Drive greater visibility of data flows, lineage and dependencies across systems and business processes.
• Advocate for the effective use of Data Management tooling and capabilities.
• Support the continuous improvement of Data Management maturity across the organisation.

About you

We're seeking an experienced Data Management professional who combines strong technical and governance knowledge with the ability to influence change across a complex organisation.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience within Enterprise Data Management, Data Governance or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Reference Data, Master Data and Data Lifecycle Management.
• Experience operating within large, complex data environments.
• A strong understanding of Data Management frameworks, controls and industry best practice.
• Experience implementing Data Management standards and driving adoption across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and pragmatic approach.
• Experience supporting business transformation, change initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• A passion for improving trust in data and helping organisations become more data-driven.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to support you.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.