At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and evolve data governance frameworks to enhance analytics and AI initiatives.
- Company: Global professional services firm with a strong reputation in complex data environments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with visibility across senior stakeholders and exciting projects.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data governance and make a real impact on global strategies.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership in data governance and experience in complex organisations required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
This is a high impact opportunity to take ownership of an established data governance function and drive its next phase of maturity. You will join at a pivotal point, building on strong foundations while shaping how data supports enterprise analytics, reporting, and emerging AI initiatives across a complex global environment.
They are a global, professional services organisation with a strong international footprint and a reputation for advising on complex, high value work. Operating across multiple regions, they bring together business, legal, and technology expertise to support clients in regulated and data intensive environments. Data is increasingly central to their strategy, with continued investment in governance, analytics, and innovation capabilities.
You will join a collaborative and evolving data function with strong visibility across senior stakeholders, including leadership in business intelligence, architecture, and innovation.
As Senior Manager, Data Governance, you will:
- Lead the evolution and adoption of a firm wide data governance framework, ensuring it is embedded across both business and technology teams.
- Lead and mature the organisation’s data governance framework, ensuring it is scalable, embedded, and aligned to business priorities.
- Work closely with Data Stewards and cross functional teams to drive adoption of governance practices and accountability.
- Partner with BI, data architecture, and technology teams to embed governance into analytics, platforms, and transformation initiatives.
- Oversee data quality frameworks, metadata management, and reference data strategies to improve data consistency and usability.
- Define and govern data domains, ownership models, and governance standards across the organisation.
- Provide leadership to a small data governance team while leveraging wider internal and consultant expertise.
- Influence senior stakeholders to align governance with strategic priorities, including AI and innovation initiatives.
You will bring strong leadership capability within data governance and experience operating across complex organisations. Strong commercial experience leading and scaling data governance frameworks is essential. Experience embedding governance into business as usual processes and influencing adoption across teams is required. Expertise in data governance disciplines including data quality, metadata, data domains, and reference data management is necessary. Hands on experience with governance tooling such as Collibra, Informatica, or Data360 is also important.
Senior Manager, Quality Management employer: Harnham
As a Senior Manager in Quality Management at our global professional services organisation in London, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and employee growth. With a strong commitment to data governance and analytics, we offer extensive opportunities for career advancement while fostering a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact our strategic initiatives. Join us to be part of a team that values expertise and encourages continuous learning in a complex, data-driven landscape.
