Our client, a technology organisation based in Worcester, is seeking a Data Governance Lead to support its transition from legacy platforms to cloud-based services. This newly created role will help strengthen data governance as the business develops its Software as a Service (SaaS) model, hosts customer data and delivers data products for both customers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting data migration activity from legacy systems to cloud-based platforms
- Helping establish and maintain effective data governance frameworks, standards and processes
- Providing governance oversight for data products being developed for customer and internal use
- Upholding data contracts across business value streams and ensuring agreed data standards are maintained
- Using knowledge of Unity Catalog to support data discovery, access control, ownership and governance
- Working closely with data specialists, technology teams and business stakeholders to promote trusted and well-managed data
- Contributing to the migration towards a SaaS model and the secure hosting of customer data
- Presenting data governance updates and insights to senior stakeholders, including board-level audiences
Job Requirements:
- Experience in data governance, data management or a closely related technology discipline
- Strong understanding of data migration, particularly migration from legacy systems to cloud environments
- Knowledge of Unity Catalog and its role in data governance, security and data discovery
- Understanding of data contracts, data ownership, data quality and data lifecycle management
- Ability to work effectively with technical specialists without needing to be an architect or deeply technical engineer
- Experience supporting data products, cloud platforms or SaaS transformation programmes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence engaging with senior leaders
- Analytical, organised and collaborative, with a practical approach to improving data governance
What the Role Offers:
- The opportunity to shape a newly created data governance function
- Involvement in a significant legacy-to-cloud data migration programme
- Exposure to SaaS transformation and the development of customer-facing data products
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced data, technology and product specialists
- Visibility with senior and board-level stakeholders
This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Governance Lead to play a central role in improving data management, supporting cloud migration and helping deliver trusted data products within a growing technology environment. Apply now to take the next step in this permanent opportunity based in Worcester.
