Data Governance Manager (Data Architecture)

TL;DR

Data Governance Manager (Data Architecture): Leading and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards for a major UK business with an accent on establishing data as a strategic asset and ensuring data quality. Focus on defining data ownership, metadata management, data lineage practices, and driving continuous improvement in data governance.

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) in one of the following UK locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, or Manchester, United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK telecommunications corporation with over 175 years of heritage, serving 1.2 million business customers internationally with secure connectivity and collaboration platforms.

What you will do

• Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Define and manage processes for monitoring data governance policies, metadata, and data lineage.
• Establish data ownership and stewardship models with clear roles and responsibilities across the organisation.
• Oversee data stewardship activities to maintain high data quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across business units to ensure buy-in and sponsorship of data governance initiatives.
• Mentor and coach a team of data professionals and contribute to shaping the data transformation program.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading data governance programs and implementations.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA), applications, processes, and principles.
• Knowledge of data models, lineage, and enterprise data platforms.
• Ability to document and visualise data flow from source to consumption.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders on data governance topics.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid format, 3 days in office, from London, Birmingham, Bristol, or Manchester, United Kingdom.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on target bonus and a BT Pension scheme (minimum 5% employee contribution, 10% BT contribution).
• Equal family leave: 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay, and 26 weeks at the statutory rate for all parents.
• Enhanced women’s health support, including help with menopause symptoms and cancer screenings.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service, plus 2 weeks carer’s leave.
• Access to 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• World-class training and development opportunities and option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best.