Data Governance Lead

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A DATA GOVERNANCE LEAD

JOB TYPE: Fixed term (until 28.02.2027)

FUNCTION: DBS

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Southampton, United Kingdom

Role Summary

The Data Governance Lead is responsible for the overall data design across all Operations master data objects, data governance model, data governance transformation, and end to end enablement of Operations master data processes for BATs enterprise and ground-breaking projects and initiatives.

The roleis responsible forsetting the overall data governance framework within andprovideexpert dataguidance to BAT’s projects,functions and

CoEs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES 1.Design and maintenance of

Data Governance Model

• Own data governance processes and overall operating model including handling exception cases and waivers
• Drive improvements in data governance framework to engage BAT partners, increase data literacy and governance scope
• Handle impacts to the data governance model and end to end data design as part of enterprise projects and coordinate new data standards with BAU data stewards
• Ensure a solid framework to collect and provide visibility on documentation and maintenance of metadata, including data definitions, business rules, and data lineage.

2.Data Governance on BAT’s enterprise and transformational projects

• Lead or contribute to data work streams, ensuring data governance principles are embedded in project planning and execution.
• Act as Operations data
  
  SME, dealing with the complex data issues facing BAT& projects
• Be anambassadorfor sound MDM principles and architecture tofacilitaterobust data practices in BAU

3. Process governance and continuous improvement

• Own core data governance tools and platforms(Alation, Data Governance Artifacts,etc), requirements meet business needs
  
  Govern andmaintainthe ODM Global Operating Model (GOM), ensuring all processes and changes are up-to-date and aligned to standards.
• Drive transformation of the data governance maturity and value delivery within BAT through working with partners and execution teams

4. Organisational Change & Communication

• Lead communication and training efforts to promote data governance awareness and adoption across the organization.
• Support change initiatives related to MDM systems, processes, or policies.
• Facilitate datagovernancecouncils or working groups to drive consensus and decision-making.

ESSENTIAL Experience Required

• Demonstrated ability working with appropriate ERP systems (SAP, Kinaxis, etc.). in the field of product specifications, supply chain management, technology or related subject.
• Experience with MDM solutions inc.
  
  Data Quality and Data Cataloguing toolsin a centralised Data Governancefunction
• Excellent knowledge of the BAT business and data operating model built over several years of operating within the BATOperations (Product, Supply Chain, Leaf etc)
• Understand the criticality of tightly controlled data management, datastandardsand data qualityprocesses
• Confirmed competence in project management techniques and work prioritisation.
• Shown influencing skills with partners across the business functions and grades from non-management up to the Heads of Global Ops Functions.
• Highly
  
  SAPsystem literate.

Technical / Functional /Leadership Skills Required

• • Strong relationship and interpersonal/communication skills.
• • Ability to identify, initiate and lead work on multi-functional data issues.
• • Able to deconstruct complex data issues and convey them in a business relevant format to key business partners and forums with simple and clear messages.
• • Proficient in numerical reasoning and critical analysis.
• • Solid attention to detail.
• • Reasoned, systematic, and objective thinking and decision making.
• • Crucial/determined decision maker.
• • Structured, planned approach to work.
• • Fluent English with good communication skills (verbal and written).
• • Excellent skills for…