DATA
GOVERNANCE
RECRUITMENT
Data Governance professionals work with all data touch points to get a full picture of how data is being used and then implement the policies and standards that protect it.
As the value, size and regulation of data grows, the data governance jobs market follows with professionals in Data Quality, Data Management, MDM, and Data Stewardship on the rise.
Companies now realise the power of their data and understand the need for people to track it, understand how it is being used, and the processes required to look after this asset.
With dedicated consultants hiring in this market, we have a fantastic network of data governance professionals across all levels. If you are looking to build a Data Governance team, or looking for your next Data governance job, please get in touch.
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Our specialist focus encompasses roles in core verticals: Big Data and Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing, and Data Management and Data Governance.
We have the knowledge, the network and the required drive to find the best candidates on the market, as well as working with some of the most exciting data businesses around.
If you’re hoping to change careers or are looking for the right talent to fill an opening, Harnham can help.
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Head of Data Management & Governance
London
£600 - £650
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractLondon
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HEAD OF DATA MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE
£600 – £650 PER DAY OUTSIDE IR35
LONDON (2/3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE)
3 MONTH CONTRACT
THE COMPANY:
Join a global company and lead the Data Management and Governance function.
THE ROLE:
As the Head of Data Management & Governance, you will lead a critical function within the business focusing on developing and implementing robust data management and governance frameworks. Key responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with stakeholders across departments to enable efficient data usage.
- Formulating policies and procedures for data management and governance to ensure compliance.
- Managing the data catalogue, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
- Mitigating any potential risks across Data Governance and Management.
- Managing the establishment of MDM.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The successful Head of Data Management & Governance will need:
- Proven experience in a Senior Data Management or Governance role.
- Expertise in data governance, MDM, and data quality.
- Strong understanding of data compliance and GDPR.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Expertise in AI Governance and AI Ethics.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Mojola Coker via the apply link on this page.
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Senior Data Governance Analyst
London
£60000 - £66000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentLondon
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Senior Data Governance Analyst
London – Hybrid Working
Up to £66,000 + Benefits
About the Business
The company’s mission is to optimize global resources. They assist organizations in making strategic and sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets worldwide. They provide a comprehensive view of commodities markets, offering companies the data and intelligence needed to navigate global value chains daily. Customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports, forecasts, a dedicated news channel, and supply and demand data.
About the Team
The Data Governance team focuses on increasing confidence and ensuring that data is fit for purpose by providing the capability to assess, monitor, and improve data quality through effective governance.
About the Role
This role involves leading and managing data governance activities across the organization, with a focus on improving data quality and managing key information assets. The goal is to enhance the overall data and governance maturity of the company. The individual in this role will ensure adherence to the enterprise data governance framework, which covers data policies, standards, and practices, in order to achieve the necessary levels of consistency and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Enforcing the data governance framework, which includes ownership, onboarding, standards, rules, and processes.
- Leading data governance committees to ensure decision-making around data evolves to meet business needs.
- Collaborating with technology and architecture teams to manage changes within the data catalog and data quality.
- Creating and agreeing on metrics to measure data governance and quality, providing actionable insights to drive a proactive approach.
- Training and educating data stewards and owners on data governance and quality management practices through the governance framework.
- Facilitating workshops and meetings across business areas for onboarding, improvement, and raising the profile of data governance.
- Assisting in managing the data quality roadmap.
- Proactively analyzing and profiling current data, identifying and tracking data quality issues, and suggesting areas for improvement.
Requirements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in delivering large projects, managing timelines, and mitigating risks.
- Expertise in data governance management from both a business and technical perspective.
- Ability to motivate and hold teams accountable to rules, frameworks, or delivery expectations.
- Experience in partnering with and influencing diverse teams across multiple locations.
- Proficiency in SQL, dashboarding, or possessing a technical background would be valuable.
How to apply:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Callum Aris via the apply link on this page.
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Assistant Director
Manchester
£80000 - £90000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentManchester, Greater Manchester
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Assistant Director
Manchester – Hybrid
Assistant Director role sitting in Strategy & Risk within a large accounting firm. Seeking a strong background in accounting across business modelling, financial modelling and strategic planning. In addition to developing these models you will need to be involved in business development and the sales of these models.
Requirements:
- Accounting experience
- Three-Statement Financial Models
- Management experience
- Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Business Development
Nice to have:
- Python, SQL
- Accounting Qualifications
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Head of Data
Nashville
$200000 - $225000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentTennessee
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HEAD OF DATA
INSURANCE
TENNESSEE
$200,000 – $225,000 + bonus
THE COMPANY
This company is a mainstay within the insurance, mortgage, and real estate space. They have been around for over half a century and are working on a massive data modernization project, needing a business-facing leader to drive change in multiple areas within data.
THE ROLE – Head of Data
As the head of data, you will be handling everything from cloud migrations to governance and analytics across business lines. Your role will interact with senior leadership and drive culture change and adoption of modern data practices. Further responsibilities include:
- Migrating off on-prem legacy stack to cloud
- Setting up data governance practices from the ground up and driving adoption
- Leading analysts, engineers, and more (OH MY!)
- Working with the C-suite and other executives within the business on strategy, budgeting, and vision
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree educated with a Computer Science background
- Experience leading teams of up to 50 across all aspects of data
- Business-facing experience and ability to choose tooling and technologies
- Ability to work at a fast pace and drive change
- AWS experience is a plus
BENEFITS
Base salary up to $225,000 + bonus and full benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume to Danny Macdonald via the Apply link on this page.
KEYWORDS
Head of Data, Data Governance, Head of Analytics, Cloud Migration, AWS, SSIS, Data Modernization
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Technical Product Manager – Data Governance
New York
$145000 - $160000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentNew York
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Technical Product Manager – Data Governance
Financial Services
Remote (United States)
$145,000 – $160,000
About us:
We are working with a leading financial services firm in the US that is seeking a skilled Technical Product Manager to spearhead their data governance and analytics efforts. This role is crucial to shaping the data strategy and ensuring compliance with industry regulations while driving innovation within their Snowflake-based environment.
Role Overview:
As the Technical Product Manager specializing in Data Governance & Analytics, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of data products. Your role will involve implementing robust governance practices, ensuring data integrity, compliance, security, and leveraging Snowflake to deliver scalable data solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive the success of data initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enforce comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards
- Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for data governance and analytics products
- Gather requirements from stakeholders and prioritize features effectively
- Oversee the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and adoption
- Utilize Snowflake for scalable and secure data management and processing
- Employ Python and SQL to create and maintain data pipelines and analytical models
- Integrate with data transformation tools such as DBT and orchestration tools like Airflow
- Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to align objectives and deliver results
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Proven track record in developing and implementing data governance frameworks
- Deep understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance regulations
- Expertise in Snowflake, SQL, and Python
- Experience with data transformation tools like DBT and orchestration tools like Airflow
- Demonstrated success in managing data products in a dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on delivering value
Benefits: In this role, you will receive a base salary ranging from $145,000 to $160,000, along with health, dental, and vision benefits, plus additional company perks.
How to Apply: To express your interest, please send your resume to Neha Nidamarti via the Apply link on this page.
Keywords: Data Governance, Dimensional Modeling, Snowflake, Python, SQL, DBT, Airflow, Data Privacy, Compliance, Product Management, Data Strategy, Financial Services, Data Quality, Data Stewardship, Analytics, Data Engineering, Remote
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BUSINESS
INTELLIGENCE
From analysts to developers, Business Intelligence (BI) roles are indispensable, and an integral part of any data-driven team. Responsible for processing and visualising raw data over a variety of software applications, BI professionals help companies process their raw data into insightful solutions to solve complex business problems.
If you’re looking for recruitment support or jobs specialising in Cognos, Tableau, Qlikview, Looker, Domo, Birst, Microsoft Stack (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS), we have the team to help.
DATA ENGINEERING
We source the people who enable and optimise the technologies that make data possible.
From the Data Engineers who design and build data platforms, and those that manage data quality and data governance, through to Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation professionals, our Data and Technology team recruits for roles that sit behind effective analytics.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
We source the people who enable and optimise the technologies that make data possible.
From Data Science start-ups, to global Travel and Financial corporations, we help the best Software Engineering talent find rewarding careers.
As the scale and complexity of data increases, Software Engineers have become essential players in creating information solutions. The need to build end to end systems that turn data into products has seen a sharp increase in demand for these roles.
Developers working in Python, Scala, and Java, as well as Dev Ops professionals, are now amongst some of the most sought-after talent in the industry.
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