Job Description - Head of Data Management & Governance (15332)

About The Role

As the Head of Data Management & Governance, you will lead the strategic development and activation of our data governance framework, embedding consistent data management practices across data, technology, and business domains. This role will be instrumental in enhancing data quality, integrity, and security, while ensuring data is discoverable and leveraged effectively to drive business insights and competitive advantage. Youll establish a structure that aligns business data requirements with strategic goals, enabling robust data-driven decisions and regulatory compliance.

What Youll Be Doing

1. Strategic Leadership:Define and implement an organisation-wide data governance strategy, creating policies, standards, and practices that improve data findability, accessibility, and reuse for enhanced business decision-making.
2. Data Management & Quality:Drive data management practices that enhance data accuracy, reliability, and security, supporting business functions in identifying critical data assets and measuring data quality.
3. Collaboration:Work closely with data architects, business domain leads, data scientists, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective data and metadata management strategies. Lead cross-domain change management and support data proficiency and literacy across the organisation.
4. Technology & Innovation:Explore and implement data governance tools to enhance data standardisation, quality monitoring, and the discoverability of data assets. Integrate data cataloguing and market-place tooling for improved data awareness.
5. Build and Mentor:Build and mentor a high-performing Data Office team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. Support professional development and continuous learning to achieve team objectives.
6. Governance & Compliance:Establish governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and regulatory compliance. Conduct regular audits and reviews, implementing corrective actions as needed to uphold data standards and mitigate risks.

What Youll Bring to the Team

1. Proven Leadership:Experience in shaping and executing data governance frameworks and data management initiatives that align with business objectives and deliver measurable value.
2. Data Governance Expertise:Deep knowledge of data governance methodologies, including data stewardship, quality management, and metadata management, with a hands-on approach to implementation.
3. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:Strong abilities in data quality measurement and continuous improvement, with an aptitude for scaling data quality management and remediation practices across domains.
4. Technical Skills:Proficiency with data governance tools and platforms, experience in Agile and DataOps methodologies, and familiarity with statistical process controls for quality management.
5. Collaboration & Communication:Skilled at working across diverse data roles and organisational levels, with a talent for conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer in Return

At easyJet, we’re committed to supporting our team’s professional growth and well-being. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a 30% bonus, 25 days of annual leave, access to our BAYE, SAYE, and Performance share schemes, a 7% pension contribution, Private Medical Cover, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package. Plus, our industry-leading staff travel benefits mean you’ll be able to experience the easyJet network yourself. If you are passionate about data management, governance, and driving data quality and compliance, apply today to join easyJet’s Data, Analytics & Integration team and help shape the future of data governance across our organisation.

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