Strategic Data Risk & Governance Lead

sky; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky is seeking a senior Data & Information Risk role in its UK team to translate policies into actionable programs, lead risk management frameworks and drive remediation across business units. You will work with DIROs and data owners to embed a proactive risk culture and ensure governance across data assets.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, programme leadership and regulatory awareness in EU/UK contexts, with exposure to executive governance forums within a leading media brand.

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with partners across Business Domains, Risk, Compliance and Data Stewards/Owners.
• Proven program management for data-centric initiatives using agile and non‑agile methods.
• Hands-on risk, governance and compliance management in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of data and information governance disciplines and regulatory frameworks (EU/UK).

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise data risk policies into actionable programs with the DIRO.
• Lead development and maintenance of the Data & Information Risk Management framework.
• Support design and maintenance of data risk policies, standards and controls with key metrics.
• Design and maintain the data risk assessment process with cross‑unit collaboration.
• Produce risk reports and dashboards for executive audiences.
• Coordinate with DIROs and stakeholders to remediate data risks.
• Prepare materials for Governance forums and committees.

Skills

Relationship Builder

Programmatic Excellence

Results Driven Track Record

Technical Expertise

Independent Operator

Matrix Structure

Exposure to Governance Forums

Job description

Sky is seeking a senior Data & Information Risk role in its UK team to translate policies into actionable programs, lead risk management frameworks and drive remediation across business units. You will work with DIROs and data owners to embed a proactive risk culture and ensure governance across data assets.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, programme leadership and regulatory awareness in EU/UK contexts, with exposure to executive governance forums within a leading media brand.