Your new company
Central Government
Your new role
Data Governance Operating Model Business Lead - 3 Days in office, Taunton
What you'll need to succeed
Essential Experience and Competencies 1. Data Governance & Strategy Expertise
Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g. DAMA, DCAM, CDMC).
Experience leading data governance initiatives within a public sector or geospatial organisation.
Knowledge of data management, data quality, metadata, and regulatory compliance. 2. Strategic Leadership & Business Change
Ability to align data governance with clients strategic objectives and articulate the business case for investment.
Working with Business Change (and capabilities) to manage cultural change, ensuring that data governance is embedded as a business priority.3. Programme & Supplier Management
Accustomed to working in programme/project management structures (MSP, Agile, or equivalent methodologies).
Ability to manage external suppliers, ensuring they deliver agreed milestones and outputs as specified in the DGOM business case.
Experience of budget management, risk assessment, and issue resolution to keep the project on track (to support project team). 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Experience of stakeholder engagement at executive and senior leadership levels across the organisation.
Experience of working with technology, data, and business teams to ensure alignment of governance with operat...