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# data manager - governance management.

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £93,600.0 - £114,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Profiling, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Power BI, Standard Sql, Tableau (Software), Technical Data Management Systems, Data Lakes, Data Lineage
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/data-manager-governance-management_manchester_47501917/

## About the Role

* Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL and Python for data analysis and profiling.
 * Visualization: Experience with Tableau or PowerBI.
 * Governance Expertise: 1-3 years of experience in Data Governance, MDM, or lifecycle management.
 * Concepts: Strong understanding of Data Warehouse vs. Data Lake architectures and ETL workflows.
 * Communication: Ability to translate technical data issues into actionable business insights for senior stakeholders.

## Description

We are looking for a proactive Data Manager to join a global travel leader's Data Governance team. This role is pivotal in supporting the growth of a key business vertical by ensuring data is high-quality, standardized, and architecturally optimized., Working within an Agile environment, you will bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. You will be responsible for:

 * Data Quality: Automating DQ checks and creating reports to identify root causes of data issues.
 * Governance: Maintaining data dictionaries, business glossaries, and end-to-end data lineage.
 * Collaboration: Partnering with Data Engineers and Product Managers to improve data products and ensure regulatory compliance.
 * Analysis: Profiling complex datasets to quantify the business impact of data failures.


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