Summary: The Data Governance Programme Lead will spearhead a significant transformation initiative focused on data and digital innovation within an organization. This role entails designing and implementing a structured data governance operating model, assessing the current landscape, and fostering internal engagement to ensure strategic alignment and successful project delivery. The position requires strong leadership in data governance frameworks and stakeholder engagement to secure buy-in and facilitate change management. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in embedding data governance best practices for long-term organizational 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.
• Define clear deliverables, expected outcomes, and success measures.
• Develop a structured approach to project execution.
• Create detailed work plans in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• 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: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other