Data Governance Manager

Your Key Responsibilities:

Governance Framework Design

• Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive data governance framework that outlines policies and procedures for data quality, ownership, security, and compliance.
• Ensure the governance framework is integrated with Microsoft Purview to enable automated management of data across the organisation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data governance goals and priorities in alignment with organisational objectives.

Data Quality Standards

• Define and implement a data quality framework that ensures the consistency, accuracy, and integrity of data across all departments.
• Establish metrics and KPIs for monitoring data quality and create mechanisms to maintain and improve data quality over time.

Data Discovery & Inventory

• Lead data discovery sessions to map out the organisation’s data landscape and catalog data assets.
• Leverage Microsoft Purview to set up automatic discovery and cataloging of data assets across the enterprise, ensuring continuous updates to the data inventory.

Security and Compliance Framework

• Work closely with the CISO and other relevant teams to establish a security and compliance framework within the data governance structure, ensuring alignment with regulations such as GDPR and industry standards.
• Configure Purview to support compliance with data privacy laws, setting up alerts, controls, and reporting mechanisms to manage risk.

Microsoft Purview Deployment & Configuration

• Lead the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Purview, ensuring it is fully integrated with the data governance framework for managing data discovery, classification, lineage, and compliance.
• Configure Purview for:
• Data Discovery: Set up automated discovery of data assets.
• Data Lineage and Classification: Implement tracking and classification of data based on sensitivity and business relevance.
• Compliance and Security: Set up privacy and security controls, alerts, and reporting mechanisms to support GDPR and other compliance initiatives.
• Custom Policies and Automation: Create governance policies and automate workflows, including access controls, data retention, and ownership.

Data Audits & Migration Support

• Conduct data audits to assess data quality and security, ensuring data is ready for migration to new systems.
• Support data migration efforts by conducting targeted data audits, focusing on data readiness and compliance with governance standards.

Transformation Planning

• Develop and manage plans for data migration and transformation processes, ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems to new platforms.
• Ensure governance frameworks are upheld throughout transformation projects, safeguarding data quality and security.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Organise and conduct training sessions to ensure key stakeholders and data stewards understand the new governance standards and can effectively implement them.
• Ensure smooth transition and knowledge transfer as part of the Purview deployment and overall governance strategy.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Set up dashboards and reports using Microsoft Purview to provide ongoing monitoring of data governance activities.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership on the development of the data governance framework and the success of Purview deployment.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders (e.g., data owners, IT, legal, compliance) to ensure alignment on governance objectives.
• Act as a central point of contact for any issues or questions related to data governance and the Purview deployment.

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Purview: Proven experience in deploying and configuring Microsoft Purview for data discovery, classification, lineage, and compliance management.
• GDPR Expertise: Strong understanding and practical experience with GDPR regulations, including data privacy, security, and compliance.
• Data Governance Expertise: Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Data Quality Management: Deep understanding of data quality principles, including data consistency, accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
• Security and Compliance: Experience working with security frameworks and regulatory compliance, especially in the context of data governance and management.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with data management tools, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems (Azure, SQL, etc.) in addition to Microsoft Purview.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple data governance projects, from planning to execution, while aligning with organisational goals.
• Training and Knowledge Transfer: Experience in conducting training sessions and knowledge transfer initiatives for various stakeholders.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organisation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in data governance (e.g., CDMP), GDPR, or relevant data management platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure for data management and governance.
• Background in data migration projects and experience in handling large-scale data transformations.

Key Performance Indicators :

• Successful design and implementation of a data governance framework.
• Effective integration of Microsoft Purview into governance processes, with automated data discovery and classification.
• Compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
• Improvement in data quality metrics, as tracked through data audits.
• Successful data migration and transformation efforts with minimal disruption.
• Completion of training sessions and effective knowledge transfer across teams.

This role is critical in ensuring the company’s data assets are managed, secured, and leveraged effectively while meeting regulatory compliance standards, particularly with respect to GDPR.