Data Governance Specialist

Description:

Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently recruiting for the position of Data Governance Specialist based in Aberdeen.
 
12-month contract
 
Hybrid 3/2 working pattern
 
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/(phone number removed)

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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