Manager, Transformation Project Management – Data Governance

Overview

The Manager, Transformation Project Management – Data Governance will establish foundational structures, processes, and behaviours for effective data management, focusing on data domains, owners, stewards, and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct project definition workshops to confirm and document project scope and approach.
• Establish and manage ambitious but achievable plans for each workstream and for the overall project.
• Identify opportunities for consolidating activities across workstreams.
• Drive the project to a regular beat: monitor workstream activity, manage adherence to plan and resolving obstacles to delivery.
• Put the project controls in place and use them to drive the delivery of the project.
• Provide regular status reports that support effective decision making.
• Set up and maintain the repository of documentation for each stage of project lifecycle.
• Implement best practices and procedures in project management within the project.
• Work with the Global Change Manager to ensure all change activities are incorporated into the plan.

Required Experience

Extensive experience and knowledge of data governance in a complex global organisation. Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of programme and project management practices and standards. Proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance. Proven experience of using and leading change management activities including change impact assessment, stakeholder management, managing resistance, building change capacity, designing and defining roles and responsibilities. A proven ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills, and to work collaboratively to deliver of effective solutions to project related issues. Developed organisational awareness and ability to understand any sensitivities within a complex multi-stakeholder structure; and think creatively and strategically to overcome obstacles to cooperation and progress. Team leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting line. Business requirements collection, and process/workflow analysis skills. Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation. Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Understanding of a structured Project methodology (e.g. PRINCE2) or accredited Project Management training (APM or PMI).

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