Data Governance Office Manager

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Information Technology & Digital​

In IT and D, you'll be a force for good, whether you're championing cyber security, defining how we harness the power of technology to improve our business, or working with data to guide the innovation of consumer loved products.

Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen.

Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches.

About the role

A Data Governance Office Manager (DGO Mgr) is responsible for helping design, leading and overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the company’s Data Governance (DG) operating model with a keen focus on DG KPIs (key performance indicators). Designs and leads Data Maturity Assessments. Enables DG exception handling. Works along Domain Data Stewards on Data Quality (DQ) frameworks and helps Project Manage data improvements / remediation efforts. Leads DG Communications and plans the delivery of data-related training requirements for DG best practices. It’s also responsible for Business Process Modelling (BPM) tools that will help drive DG audits and maturity. 

If you’re passionate about corporate data improvement activities and data issue resolution, this role might be a great fit for you! 

 

Your responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive DG operating principles and models, including how to generate and apply policies and standards, and establish procedures for data access, usage, quality, retention, and disposal.   
• Evaluate and implement data governance tools to streamline data management processes and support data quality initiatives. This includes Data Cataloguing and Metadata Management to maintain data definitions, lineage, and usage information, facilitating data discovery and understanding.
• Develop and deliver data governance training programs. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate data governance practices into existing processes and systems.   
• Identify and mitigate potential data risks associated with data breaches, unauthorized access, and improper data handling.
• Ensure adherence to relevant data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards, conducting regular compliance audits.   
• Define, track and report on DG KPIs. 

The experience we're looking for

• 8+ years of experience with 4-6 years working within Data & Analytics environments. 
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality best practices, and data privacy regulations. 
• Proven experience in data management, data modelling, and data architecture. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with diverse teams  
• Ability to analyse complex data issues and develop practical solutions. 
• Project Management skills to execute data governance initiatives effectively.  
• Technical proficiency in data management tools and technologies.  
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field. 
• Superior analytical skills and attention to detail. 

The skills for success

Data & Analytics, F.A.I.R. Principle, Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Project Management, Product Management, Design Thinking, Change Management, Value Analysis, Adoption Analysis, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Outstanding Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Portfolio Management, Data Governance, Data Driven Practices, Master Data Business Process Management, Data Maturity Assessment. 

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.