Data Quality and Controls Lead

Musgrave; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Collaborative environment

Innovation focus

Community focus

Be part of a legacy

Job summary

Musgrave is seeking a Data Quality and Controls Lead to establish and scale the organisation’s data quality program. You will define standards, build controls across pipelines, and lead a small team of analysts to ensure trusted, accurate data for reporting and AI use cases.

Reporting to the Head of Data Governance within IT, the role can be based in Dublin or Cork and involves close collaboration with business, analytics, and technology teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in data quality, data management, data analytics, or risk management.
• Experience defining and implementing data quality frameworks or control processes in complex environments.
• Practical experience using SQL, Python to analyse and improve data quality.
• Experience with modern data platforms (Azure DevOps, Microsoft Fabric & Purview, Databricks) and implementing data quality controls.
• Understanding of data quality principles including rules, controls, monitoring, and issue management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration across business, analytics, and technology teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of data issues.
• Ability to communicate data quality concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or complex operational environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise data quality and control framework aligned with governance strategy.
• Establish data quality standards, rules, and tolerances for critical data across domains.
• Design and implement data quality rules, checks, and controls within data platforms.
• Ensure data quality controls are applied across data pipelines and interfaces.
• Collaborate with technology and analytics teams to embed data quality into data products and delivery processes.
• Lead data quality monitoring, issue management, and root cause analysis processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality through measurement and remediation.
• Define and report metrics to assess data quality and control effectiveness.
• Build and lead a small team of data analysts to establish a central data quality capability.
• Partner with business teams to improve data quality at source and embed quality management into operations.

Skills

Data quality

Data management

Data analytics

Risk management

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

SQL

Python

Purview

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We`re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We`re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we`re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as Data Quality and Controls Lead

As Data Quality & Controls Lead, you will play a key role in establishing and scaling Musgrave’s enterprise data quality and control capability.

You will define and implement the processes, standards, and controls required to ensure that data across the organisation is accurate, consistent, and fit for purpose.

Working closely with business, analytics, and technology teams, you will embed data quality controls into key data platforms and transformation programmes, enabling trusted data for reporting, decision-making, and AI use cases.

This role reports into the Head of Data Governance, in the IT division and the role can be based in Dublin or Cork.

What You'll Be Doing

• Define and evolve Musgrave’s enterprise data quality and control framework, aligned to the data governance strategy and policy
• Establish data quality standards, rules, and tolerances for critical data across key business domains
• Design and implement data quality rules, checks, and controls within data platforms using tools such as SQL, Python, Purview, and Databricks
• Ensure data quality controls are applied across data pipelines and integration flows, including transformation and interface points
• Work with technology, analytics, and transformation teams, to ensure data quality is built into data products and delivery processes
• Establish and lead data quality monitoring, issue management, and root cause analysis processes
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality through measurement, reporting, and remediation
• Define, track, and report metrics to assess data quality and control effectiveness across the organisation
• Build and lead a small team of data analysts to establish a central data quality capability
• Partner with business teams to improve data quality at source and to embed quality management into operational processes

What We're Looking For

• Experience in data quality, data management, data analytics, or risk management
• Experience defining and implementing data quality frameworks or control processes in complex, cross-functional or enterprise environments
• Practical experience working with data (e.g. SQL, Python or similar) to analyse, validate, and improve data quality
• Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g. Azure DevOps, Microsoft Fabric & Purview, Databricks) and implementing data quality controls within pipelines or platforms
• Understanding of data quality principles, including rules, controls, monitoring, and issue management
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across business, analytics, and technology teams
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of data issues
• Communication skills with the ability to explain data quality concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or complex operational environments is desirable

Why this role matters

This role is central to ensuring that Musgrave’s data is trusted, consistent, and reliable across the business.

By establishing strong data quality and control practices, you will enable accurate reporting, confident decision-making, and the effective use of data in analytics and AI, supporting the organisation’s broader transformation agenda.

Why Musgrave

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.