Senior Data Governance Specialist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom BJSS Full time
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About Us

BJSS is an award-winning innovative tech consultancy, a team of creative problem solvers.

We bring together teams of experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative culture.

Our team is committed to delivering world-class solutions that millions of people use every day.

We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you.

About the Role

As a Data Governance and Quality Consultant, you will play a crucial role in helping our clients establish and maintain effective data governance practices.

You will leverage your expertise in data governance strategies and approaches to design, implement, and optimize data governance and management solutions using Microsoft Purview.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess clients' current data governance maturity and develop roadmaps for improvement.
  • Design and implement data governance frameworks and processes using Microsoft Purview.
  • Configure and customize Purview to meet specific client needs, including data discovery, classification, and lineage tracking.
  • Develop data catalogues and metadata management strategies.
  • Implement data quality rules and monitoring processes within Purview.
  • Create and maintain data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Conduct training sessions for clients on data governance best practices and Purview usage.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of data governance initiatives with business objectives.
  • Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) as it relates to data governance.
  • Stay updated on the latest features and capabilities of Microsoft Purview and other relevant technologies.

About You

This is a senior role within our Data Governance team and would suit data professionals with a wide and varied background.

We think experience in the following areas will help you to be successful in this role:

  • Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Proven experience implementing and managing Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with other data governance and metadata management tools.
  • Experience with data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Project management experience, preferably with Agile methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or CGEIT (Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT).
  • Experience with Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics).
  • Knowledge of data modeling and database design principles.
  • Familiarity with data integration and ETL processes.

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and ability to align data governance initiatives with business goals.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills to drive adoption of data governance practices.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across departments.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.

Some of the Perks

  • Flexible benefits allowance – you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental, and more).
  • Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and others.
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight-knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site, and WFH.
  • Discounts – we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands.
  • An industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals.
  • Flexible holiday buy/sell option.
  • Electric vehicle scheme.
  • Training opportunities and incentives – we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O'Reilly.
  • Giving back – the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech.
  • You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS.
  • We have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join– quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get-togethers.
  • GymFlex gym membership programme.
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