Job Advert: Data Operations Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Warwick/Wokingham (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Daily Rate: £600 – £700 (Umbrella)
About the Role
As a Data Operations Manager, you will be at the forefront of operational effectiveness, guiding data governance planning and prioritization. Your expertise will help us harness trusted and accessible data to meet the UK’s ambitious net‑zero target by 2030.
Key Responsibilities
Data Governance Operations
- Lead and improve the data governance planning cycle.
- Ensure effective prioritisation of BAU and change initiatives.
- Resolve cross‑capability dependencies and escalates risks/issues effectively.
Operational Reporting
- Define and develop KPIs and KCIs for the Data team.
- Oversee reporting accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate Monthly Business Reviews and manage status updates and risks.
Budget and Resource Management
- Manage team budget and vendor relationships.
- Align data service requests with capability capacity.
- Ensure onboarding of additional resources as needed.
About You
We’re looking for a visionary leader who is ready to drive our data governance initiatives forward. If you have a background in data management or a related field, and possess the following skills, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a data or technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience in programme planning and management within a central data function.
- Proven ability to unify disparate workflows toward common objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Experience with data management and protection capabilities is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- PMI-ACP
- SAFe Agilist
- Agile PMP
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to lead a team that plays a crucial role in the UK’s energy future. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, a competitive daily rate, and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives in data governance.
We value potential and are open to providing additional support and training for the right candidate.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments at any stage of the hiring process and supporting interview and assessment opportunities.
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