Transactional Data Management Lead

Lonza; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company in Manchester is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead a team in managing transactional data. This role involves ensuring data integrity, developing reports, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data governance and proficiency in Power BI. This position offers a hybrid working model and a dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Agile career and dynamic working culture

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Hybrid working policy – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH

Variety of benefits tailored to Manchester

Access to global benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing data teams.
• Ability to mentor team members in data governance.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance of business rules for transactional data.
• Monitor data quality and follow up with teams.
• Develop reports and dashboards for data review.
• Lead and support the transactional data team.
• Manage mass-update requests from business and project teams.
• Collaborate with data owners to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Leading and managing data teams

Mentoring team members in data governance

Understanding of data governance frameworks

Data quality dashboards and metrics

Proficiency in Power BI

Relationship-building and communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Role Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team within our Global Data Team at Lonza AG. You will manage transactional data, define initiatives, and collaborate across departments to ensure data integrity and compliance. Your work will support users, monitor data processes, and deliver reports and dashboards for data quality. This role offers the chance to grow your leadership skills and make a meaningful impact on our operations.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Hybrid working policy – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
• A variety of benefits tailored to Manchester
• Access to global benefits via https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Coordinate governance of business rules for transactional data
• Monitor data quality and follow up with teams
• Develop reports and dashboards for data review
• Lead and support the transactional data team
• Manage mass-update requests from business and project teams
• Collaborate with data owners to ensure accuracy

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in leading and managing data teams
• Ability to mentor team members in data governance
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks
• Experience with data quality dashboards and metrics
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.