Technical Lead - Data Protection
Posted Today by Investigo Change Solutions
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Technical Lead for the Data Protection & Classification Programme is responsible for designing and delivering an enterprise data classification and protection initiative. This role involves leading the implementation of Microsoft Purview-based data controls and developing necessary policies and frameworks to ensure data ownership and accountability. The position is remote and initially offered as a 6-month contract, working 4 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of the Data Classification & Protection programme
- Define roadmap, milestones, deliverables and success measures
- Manage pilot rollout (eg HR, Investor Relations, Finance) and phased enterprise deployment
- Report progress, risks and decisions to executive stakeholders
- Design and implement Microsoft Purview configuration (data discovery, sensitivity labels, DLP, encryption)
- Ensure integration with M365, SharePoint, Exchange and structured data sources
- Establish monitoring, alerting and reporting mechanisms
- Develop and formalise Data Classification Policy
- Develop and formalise Data Handling & Protection Standard
- Develop and formalise Data Retention & Lifecycle Policy
- Develop and formalise Data Ownership & Stewardship Model
Key Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Purview and data protection technologies
- Strong understanding of data classification and governance frameworks
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Experience in policy development related to data handling and protection
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Technical Lead - Data Protection & Classification Programme
Remote Based
6 month Contract Initially (4 Days Per Week)
Role Purpose
We are seeking a Technical Lead to design and deliver our enterprise data classification and protection programme.
The role will lead the implementation of Microsoft Purview-based data discovery, labelling and protection controls, while also developing the supporting policies, standards and operating model required to embed data ownership and accountability across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Leadership
- Lead end-to-end delivery of the Data Classification & Protection programme
- Define roadmap, milestones, deliverables and success measures
- Manage pilot rollout (eg HR, Investor Relations, Finance) and phased enterprise deployment
- Report progress, risks and decisions to executive stakeholders
- Design and implement Microsoft Purview configuration (data discovery, sensitivity labels, DLP, encryption)
- Ensure integration with M365, SharePoint, Exchange and structured data sources
- Establish monitoring, alerting and reporting mechanisms
- Develop and formalise:
- Data Classification Policy
- Data Handling & Protection Standard
- Data Retention & Lifecycle Policy
- Data Ownership & Stewardship Model