- Manage data as a strategic product by defining dataset ownership, accessibility, usability, and standard definitions
- Establish consistent taxonomies across booking, ticketing, servicing, and supplier data
- Develop and operationalize data owner and data steward accountability models and decision rights
- Develop a data governance framework supporting high-quality, documented, discoverable, and standardized data assets
- Govern data contracts owned by data producers to support downstream consumers and prevent breaking changes
- Manage the data catalog and enable self-service product discovery and data lineage understanding
- Monitor and audit data quality metrics, governance effectiveness, and data governance maturity
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve data management practices
- Govern prioritized enterprise metrics and KPIs within the semantic layer
- Partner with Privacy and Information Security teams on data handling, access, and protection requirements
- Support internal and external audit readiness through evidence repositories, control documentation, and remediation tracking
- Contribute to data readiness and governance standards for generative and agentic AI travel use cases
- Design and implement data governance training and awareness programs
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks, data product management, and standards
- Experience establishing data owner/steward accountability models and decision-rights frameworks
- Experience in an organization building governance from an early or immature state
- Experience with data governance tools/platforms such as Alation, Ataccama, or Collibra
- Experience with data cataloging
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake
- Familiarity with enterprise software applications relevant to governance tooling
- Familiarity with semantic layer or metrics governance concepts is preferred
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in data governance frameworks, data product management, and accountability models, with a strong focus on data quality, accessibility, and usability. Proficient in managing data catalogs and implementing governance training programs to enhance organizational data practices.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Data Governance Frameworks
- Data Product Management
- Data Cataloging
- Data Quality Metrics
- Data Governance Tools
Hard Skills
- Data Governance
- Data Management
- Data Stewardship
- Data Usability
- Data Accessibility
- Data Taxonomies
- Data Lineage
- KPI Governance
- Data Quality Auditing
- Decision Rights Frameworks
Soft Skills
- Actionable Insights
- Collaboration
- Training Development
- Communication
Industry Keywords
- Data Science
- Information Management
- Governance Standards
- Audit Readiness
- Privacy Compliance
Tools & Technologies
- Alation
- Ataccama
- Collibra
- Snowflake
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Enterprise Data Governance Lead in Manchester employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
