Head of Data

Head of Data & AI Governance

Glasgow

Remote can be considered for those residing in the UK

Purpose of Role:
Reporting to the Group Chief Data Officer, you will lead in the continued development and implementation of an approach to the governance and management of data and AI across Weir Group and in alignment to the Global Data Strategy. You will have solid exposure to working with different types of data including more traditional operational and master data, but also extending to more digitally focused big data and IoT data and AI. Weir is focused on implementing Generative AI and the expectation would be that you would take a lead role in supporting the development and assurance of the necessary policies and standards.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the implementation and operationalization of enterprise Data & AI Governance.
- Responsible on behalf of the Chief Data Officer for the management of Enterprise Data Risks.
- Own the implementation roadmap for Global Data & AI Governance Policies & Standards.
- Support on the delivery of the Master Data Management (MDM) strategy and roadmap for Weir Group.
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

- Experience in a senior Data and AI Governance role where you have been responsible for leading the programme.
- Proven experience of managing complex data governance centric programmes.
- Advanced understanding of MDM and Data Quality concepts and implementation styles.
- Experience with implementing, managing and using a leading Data Governance tool.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
- Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status._

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