Program Manager - Data Governance & Compliance

Middleware Systems; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking and financial services firm is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in data governance and regulatory compliance. The candidate will lead global initiatives, manage Microsoft Purview, and ensure adherence to regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Strong experience in the industry and excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which is based in Sheffield, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead global data governance and compliance projects.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview.
• Oversee Legal Hold processes ensuring compliance.
• Define and enforce data retention policies.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, IT, and compliance teams.
• Maintain project documentation and monitor compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Data Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Microsoft Purview

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Role Overview: Project Manager with deep expertise in data governance, regulatory compliance, and Microsoft Purview to lead strategic initiatives across banking and financial services. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience managing Legal Holds, data retention policies, and compliance frameworks in highly regulated jurisdictions including the US, UK, Mexico, China, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, India, Hong Kong, Germany, and Turkey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global data governance and compliance projects ensuring alignment with local and international regulations (eg, GDPR, FCA, PRA, AML, FCPA, Basel III).
• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview for data cataloging, classification, life cycle management, and policy enforcement.
• Oversee Legal Hold processes, ensuring proper triggers, tracking, and release mechanisms in line with audit and legal requirements.
• Define and enforce data retention and disposal policies tailored to jurisdictional mandates and internal governance standards.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, IT, and compliance teams to develop and maintain robust data controls and classification regimes.
• Maintain project documentation including risk registers, dashboards, compliance evidence, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor and report on project performance, regulatory adherence, and stakeholder engagement.
• Stay abreast of global regulatory developments and assess their impact on data governance and compliance strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in banking or financial services, preferably in a multinational setting.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and records management.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar enterprise data governance tools.
• Familiarity with Legal Hold management, data retention schedules, and compliance audits.
• Deep understanding of global financial regulations, including but not limited to:
• GDPR (EU)
• FCA/PRA (UK)
• FCPA (US)
• AML/CTF (Global)
• Basel III (Global Banking Standards)
• Local data laws in China, Saudi Arabia, India, Mexico, HK, DE, CH, Türkiye
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.