Data Governance Lead
// Role Summary
Lead data governance initiatives at BAE Systems, enhancing data quality and driving a data-driven culture to support critical business decisions. This hybrid role offers opportunities for travel and flexible working.
// Key Responsibilities
- Enhance the data governance framework, including processes, controls, and reports.
- Oversee data issue management and lead improvements in data quality across the lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Data Owners and Stewards to define and apply data requirements.
- Advocate for better data management and promote data fluency within the organisation.
- Support business stakeholders in achieving their objectives through effective data governance.
- Requires proven data governance/management background and knowledge of Data Management frameworks.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Join BAE Systems as a Data Governance Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping a data-driven future. Data is fundamental to our Shared Services operations, and this position is key to maximising the quality, availability, and use of trusted data assets to inform business decisions. Our vision is to cultivate a culture where individuals can access the right data at the right time, fostering innovation and transformative impact.
Core Duties
- Monitor and enhance the business's data governance framework, including the definition and refinement of processes, controls, and reports.
- Oversee the process for data issue management and resolution, identifying and leading opportunities to improve data quality throughout its lifecycle.
- Work collaboratively with Data Owners and Stewards to ensure clear RACI matrices and that data requirements are effectively defined and applied.
- Facilitate data stewardship working groups and review data standards, assessing their effectiveness in application to business data.
- Advocate for improved data usage and management, encouraging greater data fluency across the organisation.
- Provide recommendations to address complex problems and inform strategic and operational decision-making.
- Support business stakeholders in implementing data governance approaches to achieve their objectives.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven background in data governance or data management, with experience working within the data domain.
- Knowledge or experience of working with Data Management frameworks, such as DAMA.
- Possess sound generic, domain, and specialist knowledge, typically gained from recognised bodies of knowledge and organisational information, with an appreciation of the wider business context.
- Demonstrate effective application of knowledge and the ability to impart it, absorbing new information and applying it effectively.
- Experience in the design and implementation of processes related to data governance oversight.
Location and Working Arrangements
This role is based in Preston or any UK site, with occasional travel required to Preston, Glascoed, and Frimley. A hybrid working model is in place, with monthly travel to Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; please discuss your options with your recruiter.
Security Clearance Information
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions can be influenced by factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically necessitates 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the vetting level.