Data Governance Manager

Softcat Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Role Overview:
As the Data Governance Lead, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust data governance framework across Softcat. You will work closely with our business‑facing Data Management Lead, Data Visualisation Lead, Head of Business Partnering and IT teams to ensure data is a trusted, reliable, and accessible asset for the entire company. You will own the strategic direction of data governance at Softcat, promoting a data‑centric culture and ensuring that data is treated as a strategic asset across the organisation, ensuring the quality, availability, and governance of our data.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and manage the Data Governance Framework
• Collaborate with Data Managers
• Oversee IT Data Governance
• Monitor Data Quality and Visualisation
• Enhance Data Literacy
• Manage Data Access
• Be the product owner for Softcat's Data Cataloguing Platform
• Own the Data Governance Committee

We would love you to have:

• Proven experience in a data governance or data management role
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, and data security principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams, from technical experts to business leaders
• Experience with business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• A passion for promoting a data‑driven culture and improving data literacy

Experience with these Tools & Technologies would be ideal:

• MS Purview, Clued In, Power BI, Tableau
• Data cataloguing and lineage tools
• Data quality monitoring platforms

In this role you can work a flexible working pattern, including:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours – flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

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