Senior Data Governance Analyst

Iberdrola; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role is pivotal in shaping the data governance framework and fostering a culture that treats data as a valuable asset. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data governance, with a strong understanding of best practices and the ability to collaborate effectively across various business units. You'll play a key role in developing data policies and standards, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements in data quality. Join a forward-thinking organization that is committed to sustainability and innovation, and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the energy sector.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Technology Vouchers

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Health cash plan

Annual health assessments

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Unique employee deals on travel insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data governance and management roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish data governance framework and develop data standards.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure adherence to data governance policies.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Quality

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Informatica IDMC

Job description

Senior Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance – Senior Data Governance Analyst

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow

Flexible Working Pattern

Closing Date: 26 January 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working towards achieving our RIIO-T2 and RIIO-ED2 ambitions to provide a safe and reliable service, which delivers Net Zero ambitions, builds a trusted relationship with our customers and stakeholders and builds a digital and data driven workforce of the future.

Our Senior Data Governance Analysts within our Network Intelligence and DSO Development team are key to our journey by using their expertise in Data Governance to inform our Data strategy, processes, policies and principles, ensuring best practice and alignment with industry requirements.

The postholder is responsible for developing and establishing an extensive suite of Data policies, governance and controls which will enable SPEN to operate in a data driven environment, treating data as an asset and ensuring security and interoperability, with key accountability enforced throughout the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Help establishing the data governance framework to support implementation of our Data Strategy and fostering a culture of treating data as an asset.
• Develop data standards, policies and processes, in line with our Data Best Practice obligations, and advise on how to implement them across SPEN.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure adherence to data governance policies and standards.
• Assist engineering teams to support implementation of the Data Governance platform, Informatica. Develop processes and procedures to maintain content of the data catalogue to profile, discover and categorize data assets.
• Support data owners and stewards in identifying and investigating data quality issues, develop improvement plans and prioritise remediation to ensure data is fit for purpose.
• Embed a strong data management culture within SPEN by advocating Data Governance initiative and proactively identify opportunities to drive business value.
• Support SPEN’s Data Governance Forum in coordinating data governance activities.
• Develop expertise and provide advice on industry standards, such as Data Best Practice, Common Interface model, etc.
• Oversee generation, review and use of metrics associated with data governance and data quality, providing insight and information that can be shared with wider management team and Senior Leadership group.
• Contribute to presentations and requests for information responses from internal and external bodies, as well as collating information for regulatory initiatives, such as Price Control Reviews, along with necessary analysis and documentation.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and establish sound and effective working relationships with SPEN staff and management teams in all parts of the business.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in data governance, data management, data quality or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Data Governance principles and best practices, with prior experience of developing a data catalogue highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills, with the ability to articulate objectives and delivering projects with multiple milestones.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including consultation with others in the business lines, resolving differences and presenting a common perspective.
• Proficiency in preparing analysis, reports and presentations for senior management.
• Ability to approach problems systematically and objectively, to analyse facts and evaluate options, draw sound conclusions.
• Effective at managing change in a complex environment and creating a culture of engagement, positivity, agile delivery and focussed on outputs.
• Experience in data governance tools, in particular Informatica IDMC, or the ability to quickly develop functional skills with data catalogue products.
• Continual drive to seek innovative ways to make improvements based on current industry trends and best practice.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].