Lead Technical Program Manager – Data Management

The Role

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company with a growing presence in London. As part of our commitment to data excellence, we are building a strong data management and governance team. We are seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst with solid Data Management and Governance expertise to lead this effort. 

You will lead our Data Management team and play a critical role in shaping and implementing our data strategy. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technology, compliance, operations, and business units, to effectively apply data governance policies and procedures. This role will require technical acumen and strong business analysis skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. 

Decentralized data is the future, and Data mesh is how we are going to make it a reality. We envision a future where data is treated as a product, distributed ownership fosters innovation, and domain-oriented decentralized data infrastructure fuels agility and collaboration. Data Mesh enables our data to become a strategic asset. 

Well-defined data domains and business ownership will be first-class concerns. This strategic shift will alleviate the burden on a central data engineering team and cultivate a culture of data ownership, stewardship, and clear accountability. The experience of creating, sharing, discovering, and using data to be connected, fast, and trusted based on the Data Mesh pillars of Data Ownership, Data as a product, Self-service, and Federated governance. 

We embrace a culture of collaboration and experimentation while striving and encouraging all team members to focus on continuous improvement and learning. We openly welcome diverse perspectives and people who are not afraid to challenge assumptions and prior ways of working. Otherwise, how do we innovate, learn, and grow as a team and individuals? 

How You’ll Help Take Us There

• Data Governance Expertise - Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices as you design and monitor governance standards, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across the organization. 

• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge - Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, DORA, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations to ensure data governance frameworks meet legal and compliance standards protecting the company from risks and penalties. 

• Technical Acumen - Demonstrated knowledge of data management tools, databases, and platforms. Strong understanding of ETL processes, data lineage, data modeling, metadata management, structured and unstructured data, data classification, and technical integration strategies. Experience with MS Purview is a plus. This technical proficiency is essential for effective collaboration with various organizational teams and ensures a seamless bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Data Quality & Integrity Focus - Strong focus on ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability as good data governance hinges on maintaining high data quality. 

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - Strong ability to analyse complex data environments and identify gaps or areas for improvement in data processes and enhance our data management systems and resolve data-related issues efficiently. 

• Leadership & Team Management - Proven leadership skills, including the ability to manage and guide a team, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change including working group sessions. 

• Business Acumen - Deep understanding of how data governance and management align with broader business goals and strategies with the ability to translate technical data management concepts into business value to secure stakeholder buy-in. 

• Communication & Stakeholder Management - Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with senior leadership, business teams, and technical staff and translating business requirements into technical specifications. 

• Project Management - Ability to lead data-related projects, manage timelines, resources, and ensure deliverables are met within scope. 

• Adaptability & Innovation - Ability to adapt to evolving data management trends and technologies while driving innovation in data practices. 

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst with a focus on Data Management and Governance.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality principles, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience developing and supporting a company’s Data Domain model.
• Experience with data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Solidatus, Collibra, Informatica).
• Proven track record of leading data management initiatives and working cross-functionally with technical and business teams.
• Knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, and ETL processes is a plus. 
• Trusted and respected as a thought leader who can influence and persuade business, IT leaders, and engineering teams. 
• Displays humility, drive, intellectual curiosity, and integrity. 
• Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams.  

What You Can Expect from Us 

• Central Location: based at our city offices near St Paul's.  
• Free Food: We provide lunch each day of the week when the employee attends the office via our vendor Feedr as well as breakfast cereals, office snacks and drinks from our free vending machines 
• Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 2 charity days
• Reward for your service: We offer a two-week bonus holiday after completing each 5 years of service 
• Core benefits: Besides competitive standard benefits package we offer private medical (PMI) for family, Cash Plan, health screenings, dental cover, 6X life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, pension, car leasing (Tusker electronic cars), reimbursement for wellness stipend, interest free season ticket loan and a “Share Incentive” plan
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Training: Benefit from on-demand learning, boot camps, and opportunities to attend conferences 

Collaboration and innovation are integral to our success – it's how we got to where we are and how we’ll maintain and grow our competitive advantage. We believe this best happens in an office environment. Employees in Technology work in the office 2 or more days a week. This approach still allows for flexibility depending on the business function you work within but also helps us maintain a collaborative office environment long-term.