Senior Data Governance Analyst

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

 

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

 

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

 

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

 

What You’ll do (the role)

 

Summary

 

As a Data Governance Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in maintaining our data governance framework across the organization. You will collaborate with data owners and stewards to launch and maintain data domains, ensure data quality, and establish comprehensive master data management (MDM) practices. Your responsibilities will include defining quality metrics, supporting metadata management, and ensuring compliance with data governance best practices.

 

Additionally, you will contribute to documentation, training, and project management in line with the global PMO framework. Working closely with teams such as Systems Integration, Reporting, Data Engineering, AI and PMO, you will support Agile processes in Azure DevOps and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve the organization’s data governance objectives.

 

Core Responsibilities

• Data Domains: Support the launch of new data domains, engaging with data owners and successfully building momentum with data stewards.
• Data Governance Communities: Collaborate with global business stakeholders to adopt our data governance data disciplines (i.e. define master and reference data definitions, data quality improvement, access management, etc.).
• Master Data Management (MDM): Oversee the establishment of complete, consistent, current, and authoritative master and reference data across all processes and launched data domains.
• Quality Metrics: Define key performance indicators for quality and compliance metrics.
• Metadata: Support the implementation and continuous improvement of a data catalog solution.
• Scorecard: Ensure adherence to IT & Digital guidelines, maintaining a data governance scorecard.
• Documentation and Training: Support the development and maintenance of data governance standard operating procedures, work instructions, training guides, etc.
• Project Management: Adhere to the global PMO framework to drive our change management processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other key teams such as Data & Analytics, Global PMO, and IT to achieve common objectives.
• Azure DevOps: Support our Agile workstream, participating on sprint planning, sprint review, retrospective, and report progress and risks to Line Manager.

 

Who we’re looking for

 

Desired Knowledge

• Interest in the Energy Sector: Demonstrates a strong interest in the energy industry, with a focus on renewables and the energy transition.
• Project Management Skills: Experienced in managing projects across their lifecycle, including scope definition, resource allocation, and timeline adherence, with good understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Clear Communication Skills: Effectively communicates complex data governance concepts and can provide clear guidance or training to teams when needed.
• Data Governance Expertise: Has a solid understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices, with hands-on experience.
• Data Security Awareness: Possesses sound knowledge of data security principles and ethical data management practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. An advanced degree in data management, information systems, or business analytics is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data governance concepts to various stakeholders (technical and business teams).
• Strong experience in data management, including data governance, data privacy, data quality.
• Hands-on experience with the full life-cycle of Master Data Management (MDM). Proficient with at least one MDM tool.
• Experience with data architecture, governance, security, and metadata management.
• Experience working in agile environments and using CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps.
• Good understanding of GDPR, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and other privacy regulations. Experience handling sensitive data in compliance with privacy laws.

Desired Experience

• Data Governance Implementation: Proven experience in implementing data governance frameworks within an organization. Track record of improving data quality, integrity, and compliance through established governance processes.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams (IT, business units, compliance, etc.) to drive data governance initiatives and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Project and Stakeholder Management: Experience managing data governance projects from start to finish, including scope definition, resource management, and timeline adherence. Ability to engage with stakeholders to communicate data governance goals and ensure buy-in.
• Master Data Management (MDM): Hands-on experience with the full life cycle of MDM, including defining and managing master data, data standards, and metadata to support key business processes.

• Data Quality Management: Experience in establishing data quality standards and processes, including data validation, cleansing, and enrichment, to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.

• Data Privacy and Compliance: Significant experience ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) through risk assessments, data protection measures, and data audits.
• Data Tools and Technologies: Practical experience with data governance tools such as Boomi, Alation, Collibra, Informatica. Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., PowerBI) is a plus.
• Consulting experience is a plus.

What challenges can you expect in this role?

 

• Balancing Business Priorities with Data Governance: Aligning data governance practices with the evolving needs of business units can be challenging (i.e. global vs local needs). You’ll be expected to find solutions that balance governance requirements with business agility and innovation.
• Driving Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Achieving successful data governance requires working closely with stakeholders across departments (e.g., IT, Legal, Operations). Navigating competing priorities and fostering alignment can be difficult.
• Change Management: Implementing data governance frameworks often requires changing existing workflows, systems, and mindsets. Encouraging adoption of new governance guidelines and tools can be met with resistance, requiring strong communication and change management skills.
• Data Ownership and Accountability: You’ll need to facilitate the resolution of data ownership conflicts and ensure proper stewardship practices.
• Keeping Up with Evolving Technology: The rapid pace of technological change, particularly in cloud platforms and data analytics, can make it difficult to stay current with the latest tools and trends. You’ll need to continuously learn and adapt to ensure the organization uses the most effective solutions.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

 

Personal qualities

• Enthusiasm for Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a strong interest in growing their expertise in data governance best practices. Actively seeks out opportunities to stay updated with industry trends and applies new insights to improve data management processes.
• Initiative and Proactivity: Takes the initiative to identify areas for improvement in data governance processes. Proactively recommends and implements solutions that enhance the quality, integrity, and security of data, supporting business needs.
• Commitment to Excellence: Strives to deliver high-quality data governance solutions that improve data availability and reliability. Ensures that data governance standards meet both stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability and Teamwork: Adapts to changing data governance needs and priorities. Works well within cross-functional teams, helping to align governance practices across different areas of the business.
• Collaborative Mindset: Has strong interpersonal skills and works well with both internal and external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork and open communication to achieve common data governance goals.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Applies analytical thinking and creativity to solve data governance issues. Actively participates in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts within the team.

Why you’ll want to work for us

 

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

 

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

 

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. 

 

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

 

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

 

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. 

 

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