Overview
The Head of Enterprise Data & Governance will lead the establishment of an enterprise data function to strengthen and govern the organization's data capabilities. Collaborating closely with both the Data Analytics team and incoming permanent leadership, the contractor will build a scalable structure and framework, extend existing architectures, and ensure successful handover upon completion. This contract emphasizes developing a robust data governance model and operational roadmap to support critical business functions.
Responsibilities
- Build a scalable, governed function with accountable ownership of data.
- Design and launch the governance framework including ownership, stewardship, lineage, and quality standards.
- Extend the canonical data model into remaining priority domains while ensuring the architecture is maintainable post-handover.
- Produce a prioritised roadmap for fortifying and building out existing data structures by assessing business needs.
- Partner with the Data Analytics team to apply and integrate existing governance mechanisms seamlessly.
- Define and execute recruitment for two permanent leadership roles and facilitate their onboarding and handover.
- Deliver a structured transition plan that includes documented architecture, governance, and operable controls.
Requirements
- Proven track record operating at a Head of / senior interim level in enterprise data architecture and data governance.
- Hands-on experience in designing and launching governance frameworks that provide evidenced, auditable control.
- Strong background in data architecture, including canonical/conceptual data modeling and integration patterns.
- Experience in extending existing architectural frameworks and adapting to past design decisions.
- M&A data integration experience and familiarity with technology governance processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across various teams and functions.
- Experience in building investment/business cases for both initial and ongoing operational costs.
- Track record of recruiting for senior leadership positions and executing structured, time-bound transitions.