Data Governance Manager
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Job Location:
Hemel Hempstead - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to lead and embed robust data governance practices across our global manufacturing organisation. This role is pivotal in supporting our Transformation Programme ensuring that data is accurate consistent and compliant across all business functions and manufacturing sites worldwide.
This role can be based in Hemel Hempstead or Bangalore.
The successful candidate will define and implement governance frameworks policies and standards for master data domains (e.g. Materials BOMs Routings Equipment Vendor Customer) enabling high-quality data to drive operational excellence and digital transformation.
This position requires strong leadership cross-functional collaboration and a global mindset to influence stakeholders and deliver sustainable change.
Willingness to travel internationally to build and sustain rapport with global stakeholders is important.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Governance Strategy & Framework
- Develop and implement a global data governance strategy aligned with business objectives and transformation goals.
- Establish policies standards and controls for master data management across key domains.
- Drive adoption of governance principles and ensure compliance across all sites.
Operational Oversight
- Oversee day-to-day governance activities including data quality monitoring issue resolution and process adherence.
- Lead initiatives for data cleansing enrichment and migration during system upgrades or transformation projects.
- Implement tools and processes to improve data accuracy consistency and lifecycle management.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Procurement Finance and IT teams to embed governance practices.
- Act as the primary liaison for data governance in cross-functional projects and change initiatives.
- Influence stakeholders to adopt global standards and best practices.
Transformation Support
- Play a key role in data-related deliverables within the Transformation Programme.
- Support automation and digitisation initiatives by ensuring data readiness and integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement in data governance processes to enable future scalability
Qualifications :
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate some or all of the following in your career history to date:
- Developed data governance framework / operating model.
- Defined global data standards / policies.
- Implemented governance across multiple regions or sites.
- Established data stewardship model.
- Set data quality KPIs and controls.
Its also key that your MDM experience is specifically within Manufacturing - Aerospace Defence Automotive IoT or Medical.
Additional Information :
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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 colour 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.
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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
Key Skills
- SQL
- Data Collection
- GCP
- Master Data Management
- R
- Data Management
- Clinical Trials
- User Acceptance Testing
- Data Warehouse
- SAS
- Oracle
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more
