Data Governance Lead – Programme Advance

    The Data Governance Lead will be pivotal to the success of Programme Advance the HCM and Payroll transformation initiativeby ensuring that the foundation of all transformation activities is built on high-quality trusted and compliant data. As the organization transitions to new operating models and technologies the Data Governance Lead will establish and enforce data governance frameworks that guarantee the accuracy integrity and security of employee and payroll data across all business units.
    This role will drive the development and implementation of policies standards and processes that support seamless data integration master data management and regulatory compliance. By collaborating with HR Payroll IT and business stakeholders the Data Governance Lead will enable the organization to unlock the full potential of its HCM and Payroll systems facilitating efficient onboarding payroll processing workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
    Through proactive stewardship and continuous improvement the Data Governance Lead will help mitigate risks address data-related pain points and foster a culture of data-driven innovation. Ultimately this leadership will ensure that Programme Advance delivers sustainable value supports business objectives and empowers employees with reliable information throughout the transformation journey.
    You will lead the establishment management and continuous improvement of the companys data governance framework. Support senior management in developing and executing the organizations strategic plan for data quality compliance and stewardship. Oversee the development and enforcement of data policies standards and processes to ensure the integrity security and effective use of data across Smiths Group and its divisions.

Responsibilities:
 
    Develop implement and maintain data governance policies standards and procedures to ensure high-quality trusted data across the organization. 
    Establish and govern master/reference data data quality management data cataloguing data lineage and traceability as foundational pillars for all business units. 
    Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define data ownership stewardship and accountability models. 
    Lead initiatives to improve data quality resolve data issues and drive adoption of data governance best practices. 
    Oversee compliance with legal regulatory (GDPR) and company requirements for data privacy security and usage. 
    Facilitate the creation and maintenance of business glossaries data dictionaries and metadata management tools. 
    Provide guidance and training to data stewards business users and technical teams on data governance principles and practices. 
    Monitor and report on data governance metrics including data quality KPIs policy adherence and remediation progress. 
    Support the integration of data governance into project delivery change management and business-as-usual (BAU) activities. 
    Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex data governance queries and issues. 
    Foster a culture of data stewardship and continuous improvement across the organization.
    Develop and design approval processes using workflows for master data.
    Define data quality metrics and drive continuous system and data improvement.
 

Qualifications :

    Educated to degree level or equivalent. 
    Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK) data management principles and industry best practices. 
    Strong experience with data quality management data cataloguing metadata management and data lineage tools. 
    Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR) and compliance requirements. 
    Proficiency in data management platforms (e.g. Azure Data Lake Databricks) and BI tools (e.g. PowerBI). 
    Excellent analytical problem-solving and organizational skills. 
    Experience working with both onshore and offshore teams. 
    Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization. 
    Experience in developing and delivering training and documentation for data governance initiatives. 
    Passion for data technology and continuous improvement.

Additional Information :

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time