Job Summary:
A pivotal role in shaping and executing data strategy while ensuring data is managed as a trusted, strategic asset across the organisation.
This Data Strategy & Governance Senior Manager will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive data strategy, ensuring that data is not just well governed, but also effectively leveraged to drive business transformation, innovation, and competitive advantage.
You will design and embed a robust data governance framework that ensures high quality, accessible, and compliant data, while also leading initiatives that enhance data culture, enabling self-service analytics, and support AI-driven decision making.
This role requires a strategic mindset with the ability to connect governance, analytics, and business objectives, ensuring AXA Ireland maximised the value of its data assets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and drive AXA Ireland's data strategy, ensuring data is leveraged to enable business transformation, innovation, and competitive differentiation.
* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data governance strategy & framework, including policies, standards, and controls for AXA Ireland.
* Establish and monitor data quality metrics, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
* Lead the rollout of data ownership and stewardship models, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities across the organisation.
* Manage data cataloguing, metadata management, and data lineage tools.
* Partner with the Data & Analytics team to ensure data assets are governed effectively across their lifecycle.
* Contribute to data governance initiatives that drive operational efficiency and reduce risks associated with ineffective data management.
Requirements:
* 7 + years of experience in strategy, data governance, data management, data strategy, or related role.
* A degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or a related field; with a Data Management or Data Governance certification (e.g., DAMA CDMP, DCAM, Collibra Ranger Certification) beneficial.
* Proven track record of implementing data governance frameworks and policies in large organisations.
* Experience leading, developing and managing a team.
* Familiarity with data management tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
* Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
* Expertise in data quality management practices, data risk management and control frameworks.
* Ability to design and implement data governance policies and standards.
* Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.