Role Profile Job Title: Information & Data Manager (ICT) Division/Function: FTO Reports to: Head of ICT Service Integration Job Family: Technology Career Stream: Professional Career Zone: Professionals/Specialists Role Type: 23 Month FTC ***Closing for Applications on 28/03/25** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Role Summary The Information & Data Manager will work in the Information and Communications Technology Department reporting to the Head of ICT Service Integration. The role will work closely with the ICT Business Services and ICT Operations teams in addition to the ICT Project Management Office. The role has primary responsibility for information management governance and standards and related activities. The Information Manager will play a central role in contributing to the development of information as a strategic asset to support business decision-making, innovation and improved organisational efficiency. A key aspect of the role will be to promote a unified and consistent approach to information management and to promote the development of data and information as a knowledge resource. The Information Manager will undertake a unified approach working with the Records and Information Management Steering Committee, the ICT Steering Committee, relevant ICT functions, Business Units and Agency Functions Principal Accountabilities Unified Approach The Information Manager will work with the following committees and groups to ensure a unified approach to the development of Information management. - The Information Manager will work with the Chair of the Records and Information Management Steering Committee (RIMSC) to drive organisational awareness and understanding of the value of information, and to maximise its use as an asset while alliging with standards, policy and statutory obligations. - The Information Manager will work with the ICT Steering Committee to streamline information management alignment, and consistency of standards as business units and agency functions grow and develop with new technologies and practices. - The Information Manager will work with the ICT Business Services, ICT Operations teams and the ICT Project Management Office to develop a consistent approach to information management. - The Information Manager will work with the Business Units and Agency functions to formulate information management strategy, policies, and procedures to promote standards of excellence, and bolster compliance with applicable statutory obligations. Strategy : The Information Manager plays a central role in the development of records and information management strategies with a primary focus on electronic records. This strategic approach enables the development of a structured and planned approach to information management covering records in all formats, from creation to final archiving or disposal/deletion. Policies and Procedures: The Information Manager will develop and maintain Policies and Procedures to ensure the management of records in all formats and to promote Information management standards of excellence. Training and Guidance: The Information Manager will work to ensure that Information management training is provided to support the Information management program. The Information Manager will oversee the identification of opportunities for training and education and will work with L&D, (and others as appropriate) to ensure that such training is made available to all personnel using a variety of media. Projects and Initiatives: The Information Manager will work with ICT, business units and Agency functions to develop plans and assist in projects to effectively implement the Information management strategy and to drive information management standards of excellence. The Information Manager will seek to identify innovative ways to improve the management and accessibility of information and to increase its value as an asset. Guidance: The Information Manager will provide advice and guidance in respect of: - The information management policy, standards, and statutory obligations - System requirements, procurement and design of information assets and systems, and management throughout the information lifecycle - Information Management best practice Hardcopy Records: The Information Manager will be responsible for the management of the records storage contract and will support business units and corporate functions to manage their records in line with the Records Management Policy. (Additional information is available on successful application) Experience / Knowledge Required At least 5 years Records management / Data Management experience in professional services sector or related business experience. Strong communication, and relationship-building experience A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Diligent and self-motivated and able work under own initiative Knowledge of the internal and external audit process Proficient using Microsoft Office applications - Excel, Word, & PowerPoint Proficient in the use of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint online Comfortable working with external Service Providers Familiar with project management methodologies. People management / co-ordination experience Data Management skills Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.