Data Governance Specialist

Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently recruiting for the position of Data Governance Specialist  12-month contract  Flexible working can be mainly worked remotely but with visits to the Aberdeen, London and Dutch offices. Candidates must have a valid to Right To Work in the UK  Can be engaged under a PAYE or Ltd Co Contract .  Roles & Responsibilities:  Data Governance Operating Model Design  Design the Company’s data governance and data management operating model and framework Define governance bodies, decision rights, RACI and escalation routes Align the operating model with the CoE, BIT and the [Data & AI SteerCo] Recommend where the data governance function should sit organisationally  Data Ownership & Stewardship Define the data ownership and stewardship model across corporate data domains Identify and document data owners, stewards and custodians Establish accountability for data quality, access and lifecycle management Produce role descriptions and an engagement model for ongoing stewardship Data Quality Standards  Define data quality dimensions, standards and measurement approach Establish data quality rules, profiling and remediation processes Recommend tooling and reporting to monitor data quality over time Prioritise initial data quality focus areas based on business risk and value Master & Reference Data  Define the master data management approach for the company’s key data entities Establish reference data standards and governance Recommend the target approach and tooling for master data management Identify quick wins to improve consistency across core systems  Data Lineage, Metadata & Standards  Define the data lineage and metadata management strategy Establish data cataloguing and classification standards Align data governance standards with AI policy and information management scope Document standards in a form ready for adoption and assurance  Transition & Handover  Package the designed function for transition to a permanent Data Governance Function Lead Define the implementation roadmap, sequencing and resourcing for the build phase Transfer knowledge to Serica staff and CoE team members Support the business case and ownership decision with clear options and recommendations  Qualifications & Experience:  Proven experience designing data governance and data management operating models in complex organisations Deep knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, data quality, master data and lineage frameworks Experience defining governance frameworks, policies and standards that have been adopted operationally Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrix environment Familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK) Experience in energy, oil & gas or other regulated, data-sensitive sectors Exposure to Microsoft data platform / governance tooling (e.g. Purview, Fabric) Experience supporting AI and analytics initiatives with governed data  Behavioural Skills  Structured and methodical, with strong framework and documentation discipline Confident communicator able to translate data governance concepts for business audiences Pragmatic — designs for the company’s size and maturity rather than over-engineering Naturally collaborative and able to build trust quickly across business and technical stakeholders Comfortable operating in ambiguity within a newly forming function   Contract  position  If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/082883 People are our business  worldwide  Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.