Data Governance & Enablement Manager

The Data Governance & Enablement Manager is responsible for implementing and enabling data management policies and standards within DLA Piper. This role involves managing data as a strategic asset, ensuring it is discoverable, understood, trusted, secured and available - in alignment with data management best practices.

The manager will be hands on and responsible for definition and execution of approaches to data ownership, metadata and lineage, data quality, reference data and master data management, amongst others.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Implement comprehensive data management policies and standards to ensure data discovery, understanding, quality, and compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Establish a comprehensive data management operating model to embed data ownership roles, related processes and technology
• Implement strategies and practices to classify data, protect data privacy and implement lifecycle management in collaboration with Office of General Counsel
• Set and monitor data quality standards, liaising with data owners on DQ remediation initiatives across the organisation
• Oversee the management of business metadata to improve data usability and understanding
• Oversee the establishment of MDM and reference data strategies to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Continuously improve data management practices for efficiency and effectiveness

About you

• Deep experience implementing Data Ownership and Data Management Operating Models.
• Knowledge of metadata and data quality tools, databases, data warehousing, and data analysis techniques. Familiarity with SQL and data visualization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify data quality issues and develop effective solutions
• Curiosity and eagerness to explore the new frontiers and opportunities for Data Management & Quality in the GenAI space, both as enabler and beneficiary (Data for GenAI & GenAI for Data)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders and promote data ownership and data quality best practices across the organization
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead projects from inception to completion
• In-depth understanding of data management principles and practices
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate complex data concepts
• Ability to identify and address data-related challenges effectively
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in data management, especially in the legal sector
• In-depth experience of data management tooling for managing metadata, data quality and master data amongst others

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

For our people, that means a world of opportunity. You'll shape the future, have the freedom to seize opportunities, and discover your own path. Together, we unlock our potential and redefine what we can achieve.

At DLA Piper, diversity, equity, and inclusion is about creating a sense of belonging. We strive towards a workplace and culture where everyone feels that they belong, that their voice counts and that they can prosper in their career. For us, diversity is about the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives that make each of us an individual. We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to agile working.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.