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We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.
Are you our next Data Strategy Manager? We are currently seeking to hire Data Strategy practitioner at Manager level to join our Dublin Data & AI team. We are looking for professionals with data strategy expertise, coupled with strong industry experience and communication skills, who are dedicated to becoming leaders in their field.
Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.
Grade: Manager
Contract type: Permanent
We ideally need you to have most of the following on your CV:
1. 5+ years' experience in designing or implementing the vision and direction of data strategy required for large complex organisations and implementing initiatives to set them on the path of becoming a data driven organisation.
2. Practical experience in building & governing the flow of data management. Working to develop and manage data assets - including master data, transaction data and referential data. This also includes developing standards and policy on data governance and data assets to provide the foundation for data-driven culture and growth.
3. Knowledge of data management tools such as Azure Purview, Informatica, Collibra etc.
4. Knowledge and experience of modern data platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP or other cloud based data management products.
5. Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of Analytics or AI to create business value in organizations.
6. Understanding business processes and designing the processes and tools to digitize those processes for the entire data lifecycle (data ingestion to data consumption).
7. Implementing the future-focused data and analytics strategy for large organisations by collaborating with various business units.
8. Demonstrated experience implementing data frameworks and best practice.
9. Experience in Data Quality, Data Cataloging, Data Protection, Metadata Management, Records management and associated data related processes
10. Experience in Records Retention analysis including Legislative Gap Analysis informing the building of a (new) retention schedule with the designing and documenting of the associate procedures for implementation.
11. Experience in defining and implementing approaches to meeting regulatory requirements in the data field including CSRD or other relevant domains. This includes areas such as Data Sourcing, Collection, Transformation, Modelling and Controls
12. Relevant certifications ( DAMA, ICCP)
13. Experience with data strategy initiatives in the areas of data inventories, data lineage, data quality measurement or remediation preferred.
14. Experience in leading teams or mentoring more junior colleagues in technical roles.
15. Stakeholder management and presentation skills
Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:
16. Working with our clients to define and implement approaches to realising value with data.
17. Designing processes around operational structures for governance.
18. Helping to set up data management offices or implementation of data governance in complex organisations.
19. Reviewing existing data operations, processes and suggesting changes where necessary to mature data management, governance and processing activities.
20. Implementing gap analyses, readiness assessments and approaches to meet our clients emerging data governance and regulatory needs.
21. Articulating the vision, the necessity, and benefits of the design to both data and non-data literate resources.
Your team:
KPMG offers a broad range of Data & AI services across a wide range of clients, globally. Our dedicated analytics practice works with our clients in providing a wide range of services, across industries and functions, that harness capabilities in data operating models including data governance structures and operations, data engineering, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence coupled with business domain expertise.
Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:
22. All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
23. Discounted health insurance
24. The purchase of additional annual leave
25. Frequent social events to help you build your network
26. Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
27. Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
Career progression
When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.
In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.
Inclusion & Diversity
Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit to learn more.
Apply:
If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Shauna Maguire.
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