Data Governance & Compliance Specialist

Welcome to Mott MacDonald!
Mott MacDonald is going through an exciting period of transformation, working to continuously improve the maturity levels in our Data Governance and management. We're looking for a Data Governance and Compliance Specialistto join our Information Management team to work across the business on sound governance for our business functions data.

Your Opportunity

As the Data Governance and Compliance Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in managing and safeguarding our data, through the implementation and maintenance of data policies and standards for Mott MacDonald, by defining Data Governance policies and processes in collaboration with business function teams and users as well as the Group Privacy and Data Protection Team and wider business data teams in regions. Establishing and monitoring Data Governance metrics and creating and documenting clear definitions, rules, and data quality KPIs for data elements.
Overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and quality of data within our business function systems (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and monitoring and promoting best practice, industry trends and emerging technologies in Data Governance and management, driving the continuous enhancement of data management practices within the organisation. The additional scope of your role includes:
Data quality assurance:

• Ensuring the completion and validity of personal information risk assessments and other governance documentation relevant to our technical product catalogue.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining data standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data consistency across systems (including data retention schedules).
• Regularly audit and ensure the cleansing and validation of data to maintain its accuracy and reliability.

Compliance and security:

• Working closely with the IT, information security and privacy and data protection teams to safeguard data against unauthorised access and potential data breaches, in accordance with ISO 27001, internal processes and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection laws, company policies, and industry standards.
• Owning internal and external audit actions that impact business function data and monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of data security measures.

Stakeholder collaboration:

• Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to align data management strategies with business objectives. Providing expertise and guidance on data-related matters to business function teams and other stakeholders.
• Participating in cross-functional projects, ensuring that data management best practices are upheld.
• Identifying and liaising with systems team to resolve data quality issues and conflicts.

Training and support:

• Guiding team members and other users on proper data entry, management, and retrieval techniques within our systems, and offering ongoing support and troubleshooting for data-related issues.
• Staying abreast of the latest trends and developments in data management and technologies, recommending improvements as necessary.

About you

With your specialist knowledge and exceptional interpersonal skills, you demonstrate 5+ years of relevant industry experience working in a Data Governance environment and delivering solutions. You have a passion for researching and identifying new and emerging privacy laws and industry standards. Your style is being collaborative, and proactive, building relationships with employees at all levels, and enjoy problem solving, and taking pride in delivering a quality service.
Holding a relevant bachelor's degree is essential, though having advanced degrees or certifications in information management, Data Governance, or related areas will be highly desirable. We also welcome applications from those with a blend of data science and engineering. Ideally, you'll have experience with SAP, including one of the following systems; ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Exchange Online.
Our Values and Employee Benefits
At Mott MacDonald equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, promoting fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We also take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional, such as:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere catering to a work-life balance.
• A competitive salary complemented by group bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance.
• Enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.

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