Strategic Data Governance Lead

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services firm is seeking a Strategic Data Governance Lead to transform data-driven practices in the maritime and energy sectors. This role focuses on strategy execution and driving change across various functions, ideal for individuals with extensive data governance experience who thrive in hands-on environments.

Benefits

Remote working and flexible hours

Opportunity to influence across functions

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data governance or strategy.
• Experience with frameworks like DAMA DMBOK, GDPR, DCAM.
• Change management expertise (PROSCI/CDMP certifications welcome).

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute a practical enterprise data governance roadmap.
• Embed data ownership and stewardship across functions.
• Lead change across all levels without managing a team.

Skills

Data Governance

Change Management

Data Strategy

Job description

Strategic Data Governance Lead

Remote (UK or Global) | Occasional travel

A unique opportunity for a hands-on data leader to drive transformation in a global technical services business. We’re partnering with a client in the maritime and energy sector who are shifting to a "Data First" culture and they need you to lead the charge.

You’ll shape and execute a practical enterprise data governance roadmap, embed data ownership and stewardship across commercial, finance, and operations functions, and lead change across all levels without managing a team, but with senior-level influence.

You'll bring:

• 8+ years in data governance or strategy
• Experience with frameworks like DAMA DMBOK, GDPR, DCAM
• Change management expertise (PROSCI/CDMP certifications welcome)
• The drive to do and deliver, not just strategize
• Remote working and flexible hours
• Real impact on a digital transformation journey

This role suits someone who can switch between strategy and action, who loves influencing across functions, and who thrives in hands-on delivery.