Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager

Reporting of the Role
This role reports to Head of Group Data

Overview of job

We’re one of the largest media players in Europe, and data is at the heart of what we do. We capture data from across our outdoor business, our audio and digital channels and beyond, and use this to create the best content for our audiences and an amazing experience for our clients.

Our success here depends on how we manage and make use of our data. We’re looking for a Data Governance Manager to lead our governance efforts to improve the quality, accessibility, and trust of data across Global.

This position requires someone to have a deep understanding of Data Governance best practices, as well as a track record of using this knowledge to make a tangible difference to an organisation. The role is part of our data leadership team and will report to our Group Director of Data.

3 best things about the job

• Lead our strategy for Data Governance and quality. You’ll have a chance to shape the ultimate direction, roadmap, and priorities for governance at Global, in a business with unique data sets and opportunities to apply them

• Get to see the big picture: to do the above well, you’ll get to learn about data use cases across the organisation, as well as the teams that drive them

• Play a part in our data leadership team. You’ll be part of the group shaping our overall data strategy, championing governance at the heart of it

Measures of success –
In the first few months, you would have:

• Gained an understanding of our most important data assets, our data platforms and architecture, as well as applications of data at Global

• Built relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the data team

• Crafted an initial vision and strategy for how you aim to develop Data Governance & quality capabilities at Global

• Formed a plan of action based on this, and made some early steps towards it

• Understood the platforms we have today to support your mission, and formed a view on future tools to support your activities

Responsibilities of the role

• Leading our strategy for Data Governance: you’ll define strategic priorities for Data Governance that form a core part of our data strategy

• Developing and embedding Data Governance principles and frameworks, including clear ownership and accountability over data assets

• Reviewing how to track, monitor, and foster improvement of data quality for important data sets

• Acting as a liaison between partners in Data, InfoSec, and legal to ensure data-related risks are appropriately managed

• Championing the importance of data quality and the value of Data Governance. Coach and support others to learn and appreciate more about the field

• Selecting and embedding any Data Governance tools and technologies, such as data catalogues or data quality profiling tools

What you will need
The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:

• You’ll have an excellent understanding of Data Governance and data quality, gained through experience in previous roles and potentially qualifications or certifications

• You’ll have experience in rolling out Data Governance improvements, and know how to best set up such programmes for success

• You’ll be experienced in engaging and collaborating with partners from a range of functions and seniority levels

• You’ll have proven skills in data storytelling and communication, and the ability to turn abstract data concepts into relevant context for others

• You’re able to work alongside and collaborate with other technical professionals, as well as bringing Data Governance and quality to life for non-technical teams

• You are a high-energy self-starter with a passion for data, attention to detail, and a positive attitude

Everyone is welcome at Global

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that different will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.

Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global

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