Summary: The Data Governance Programme Lead will spearhead a transformative initiative focused on data governance within a government defense context. This role requires designing and implementing a structured governance model, assessing current practices, and fostering stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will ensure alignment with organizational goals while managing risks and delivering on project timelines. This position is critical for embedding data governance best practices and achieving long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the project, ensuring strategic alignment, risk management, and on-time delivery.
• Serve as a key liaison for consultancy teams, validating methodologies and maintaining quality standards.
• Establish a sustainable data governance framework with clear knowledge transfer processes.
• Champion the initiative, securing stakeholder buy-in and upskilling teams.
• Align the project with broader organisational goals.
• Ensure strong governance and oversight throughout execution.
• Work with the Project Manager to secure approvals and funding.
• Provide strategic support and guidance to the project team.
• Address high-level challenges and mediate stakeholder concerns.
• Build a compelling internal case for data governance.
• Define clear deliverables, expected outcomes, and success measures.
• Develop a structured approach to project execution.
• Work with the Project Manager to create detailed work plans.
• Identify necessary resources and expertise.
• Plan and manage project budgets.
• Implement a strong communication strategy to engage stakeholders.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Establish performance evaluation criteria.
• Create feedback loops for continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM, CDMC).
• Experience leading governance initiatives within public sector or geospatial domains.
• Understanding of data management, quality control, and compliance standards.
• Ability to integrate data governance with business objectives and secure investment.
• Experience in programme/project management methodologies (MSP, Agile, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage external suppliers, ensuring project milestones are met.
• Strong engagement skills with senior leadership and technical teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience with data governance in hybrid cloud environments (desirable).
• Understanding of AI/ML governance and data readiness (desirable).
• Experience leading enterprise-wide data governance transformations (desirable).

Salary (Rate): 550

City: Greater Bristol Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other