Senior Data Governance Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Data Governance Manager to champion data governance initiatives and implement data strategies. Your role will involve collaboration with stakeholders, leading strategic projects, and mentoring colleagues in a progressive environment. If you are passionate about data and making impactful decisions, this opportunity will enable you to shape the future of governance within an influential organization engaged in improving lives.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Professional qualifications

Soft skills development

Qualifications

• Experience in leading data governance initiatives and making impactful decisions.
• Ability to collaborate and mentor within data governance frameworks.
• Skills in strategic thinking and implementation of data quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement the DWP Data Strategy and champion data governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive data initiatives.
• Lead key projects ensuring compliance with policies.
• Support colleagues in data governance and analytical insights.

Skills

Data governance expertise

Collaboration with senior leaders

Mentoring and professional development

Implementation of data strategies

Job description

Do you have ideas on how to change and improve data governance processes?

Would you love the opportunity to help shape the future of data within DWP? A role in our Chief Data Office (CDO) may well be the opportunity you’re looking for.

DWP uses data every day to make better decisions and deliver services that improve lives.

Data is central to how we operate and shape the future.

It is recognised across DWP that data is an enabler in everything we do to deliver better outcomes for citizens, and our Senior Data Governance Managers are critical to making this happen.

DWP Digital Group is creating world-class digital services that benefit society today and for generations to come.

We are looking for experienced Senior Data Governance Managers to help drive the evolution of data within DWP. You will play a key role in implementing the DWP Data Strategy, championing good data governance and enabling us to make the best use of data.

Working within the Chief Data Office and Data & Analytics teams, you will lead on high-priority initiatives with opportunities to rotate across projects.

We offer on-the-job training, soft skills development and professional qualifications to help you build transferable data skills.

If you are passionate about data and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Design and implement innovative solutions to meet DWP’s data needs and contribute to multiple Chief Data Office (CDO) priorities.

Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across DWP to deliver high-impact data governance initiatives.

Act as a subject matter expert for data governance and related knowledge areas within the data governance framework.

Participate in the CDO Extended Leadership Team, contributing to cross-cutting task and finish groups that drive continuous improvement across CDO, Data & Analytics, and Digital functions.

Lead and support key projects, such as implementing the Data Quality Framework, rolling out the Data Ownership model, and iterating the Data Governance Framework to ensure compliance with policy and legislation.

Work on strategic initiatives, including the implementation of the DWP Data Strategy and supporting government-wide data programmes led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Mentor and support colleagues within the CDO and Data Governance job family, sharing expertise and fostering professional development.

It is beneficial to have experience in the following areas when starting the role, although it is not essential: Demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous situations and make sound decisions.

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