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# Data Governance Manager- Remote

- **Company:** FDM Group
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Meta-Data Management, Collibra, Data Management
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5712bf02d7a078fb

## About the Role

* Strong experience working in data governance, data management, or data quality within a complex organisation
 * Proven experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks and policies
 * Experience managing or mentoring teams and driving organisational change
 * Experience with data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview (or similar platforms), including data catalogue, lineage, and metadata management capabilities
 * Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across business and technical teams
 * Minimum 5+ years' experience in data governance, data management, or a related discipline

## Description

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Data Governance Manager to work for our client within the public sector sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a fully remote role that will be based in UK (home-based).
Our client is seeking a Data Governance Manager to support the advancement of data governance across a large and complex organisation. You will play a key role within the Data Architecture and Governance function, leading the development and implementation of frameworks, policies and standards to ensure high-quality, secure, and well-managed data. This is an excellent opportunity to drive cultural change, embed best practice, and influence how data is managed at scale., * Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, standards, and policies across the organisation

 * Manage and coach a team of data governance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
 * Partner with Data Owners and Data Stewards to embed data management practices and accountability
 * Ensure compliance with data protection and security requirements in collaboration with DPO and Information Security teams
 * Define, monitor, and report on data governance metrics including data quality, lineage, and integrity


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