Enterprise Data Governance Lead

M&G ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and we're looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. We're digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. What you can expect from us: We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to: * Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work * Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed * Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make * Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best At M&G plc we are focused on delivering outstanding service for our customers and clients while having the ambition to significantly grow our business. This is a key leadership role within the Chief Data Office focused on unlocking the potential of data for M&G plc., in order to realise tangible value. As the enterprise Data Governance Lead you will drive the creation of a positive data culture across the organisation and embed the practical policies and standards, motivating senior business and IT stakeholders across the organisation to work with you. Key work level accountabilities for this level of role: Critical role in translating strategy into implementation plans, influences and contributes to the strategy Ensures successful implementation of defined strategy Typically leaders of teams, or technical roles will lead the provision of advice across an area of expertise Balances competing requirements to deliver a balanced set of results, resolving significant or priority conflicts Addresses problems with broad reaching ramifications, with a need to manage different parts of complex systems and link to the broader picture Responsible for driving continuous improvement Drives incremental and transformational change in response to experience of market and customer needs, typically leads the delivery of major programmes of work Allocates resources optimally to deliver on strategy, prioritising conflicting resource demands, agendas and activities Key accountabilities for this role: Establish and lead the enterprise Data Governance team Embed positive data culture to establish an organisation which values and uses data Own Data Policies, Standards and principles for the use and development and introduction of data including definition and evolution of an enterprise wide Data Ownership Model Enterprise wide Data Risk Management (1st line) and embed Data Risk Forum Data Ethics standards and decision making governance Engage and collaborate across business teams to drive the implementation of policies, procedures, structures, roles, and responsibilities that outline and enforce rules of engagement, decision rights, and the accountabilities for the effective management of data and information assets across the business. Provide oversight and partnership with Change to ensure Data Governance is embedded in the change management process. Raise awareness and drive the importance of data (in line with the Data Vision and Strategy) across the organisation. Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment and customers outcomes. Key knowledge, skills & experience: Experienced data professional Has led the embedding of data policies and ownership models in a significant organisation 1st line risk management and oversight experience Aware of data regulation and practical implications Demonstrates ability to lead and execute through influence at an executive level Can demonstrate the ability to plan ahead and anticipate consequences/ trends A credible thought leader able to inspire others through their knowledge and passion We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to: * Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed * Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas * Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination * Keep it Simple - Cu