Group Data Manager

Reporting to the Group Head of Data Management, the Group Data Manager ensures active data ownership and executive understanding of data's value in operations. The Group Data Manager is an expert in core Data Management and Data Governance delivery.

We are seeking an accomplished Data professional who knows what good looks like, has successfully delivered DataManagement and Data Governance in their previous roles, has a strategic mindset with a highly pragmatic approach toidentifying and delivering business value through good data management practices.Experience of a matrix management environment is essential.

This role manages the Data Management resources within the Group Data team, andleads the collaboration across the Heads of Data and their data teams in the Business Units to ensure there is a engaged aligned data community in Hiscox.

The Group Data Manager supports the Group Head of Data Management in the overall internal engagement and quality assurance of the work being produced by the Business Unit Data teams. The Group Data Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for Hiscox stakeholders, oversight of all deliverables, ensure alignment with the Hiscox Data Strategy and Hiscox Group Data Policy, and steer the execution of the work plan. This role also provides strategic guidance on data governance practices and ensures the integration of technical efforts with business priorities. 

Key Responsibilities

Data Management delivery and maturity

• Drive the ‘Lift and shift’ of an existing instance of Informatica Cloud Data Governance Catalogue (IDMC), to an enterprise deployment, including the configuration and implementation across the Business Units.

• Working with Data Management colleagues at Group level and within the BUs to embed Data Ownership and accountability for data within the business.

• Oversight and support to the Heads of Data and Business Units discovery and delivery of:

• Key Data Element (KDE) identification, metadata capture and tagging of those KDE’s (i.e. to apps and business processes)

• identification of appropriate Data Owners and Data Stewards for KDE’s

• documentation of Data Lineage for KDE’s

• the discovery of existing Data Quality rules and Controls for KDE’s, and the delivery of new appropriate effective Controls for KDE’s

• Master and Reference data management

• Support the Group Head of Data Management in the implementation and running of the appropriate Data Forums, both at Group level, and oversight of the Business Unit Data Forums and Working Groups.

• Support the Group Head of Data Management in the implementation of appropriate effective Data Risks and Controls across Hiscox.Support the Heads of Data to proactively identify, quantify, monitor, and mitigate data risks pertinent to their business unit, implementing robust controls and comprehensive remediation plans where necessary.

• Support the embedding of good data management into the HiscoxChange delivery framework

• Help to create a modern, robust data governance capability to drive compliant, secure and effective usage of data across Hiscox.

Leadership

• As a senior leader in the Data community oversee all data-related activities across Hiscox, ensuring alignment with both commercial objectives and the broader organisational strategy.

• Assess the progress and success of the data management components of the Data Strategy deliverythrough clearly articulated metrics and outcomes.

• Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with senior executives and leaders organisation-wide, particularly with the Heads of Data in each Business Unit.

• Delegate for the Group Head of Data Management in all aspects of decision making, when required.

• Chairs the variousdata related Working Groupsled by the Group Data team.

• Delegates for the Group Head of Data Management in the Group Data Forum.

• Drive and monitorthe adoption and operationalisation of data capabilities by the business units, ensuring full compliance with the Hiscox Group Data Framework, Data Policy, associated standards, processes, strategic data tools, platforms, and reference architecture.

• Foster the self servicecapability within the business units, ensuring the operational adoption of new tools and capabilities delivered by Group across Hiscox.

Delivery & Change Management

• Supports the Heads of Data in their formulation of their Annual Data Plans and their roadmaps for their Business Unit for which aligns to the Group Data Strategy, Group Data Governance Framework and Group Data Policy. 

• Coordinate and support the data-related aspects within the change framework for projects, including the management of third-party vendors and suppliers engaged in data services relevant to the business unit and its data assets.

• Oversight of both the business and technical scope of data requirements for the business, ensuring alignment and strategic fit with the Data Strategy.

• Support the Group Head of Data Managementto manage 3rd party suppliers supporting delivery.

• Supports Data Assessments of maturity and compliance with the Group Data Policy.

Skills

• Technical Expert –broad experience in a range of tools, approaches and methodologies in Data Governanceand Data Management, MetaData management, Data Quality, managing Data roles and resources,Data related metrics and measures, Data project delivery and Data Culture.

• Innovation – you are a creative thinker with a passion for exploring new ideas, technologies, and methodologies to enhance digital learning experiences and drive continuous improvement.

• Agility – you show flexibility and adaptability to navigate complex challenges and changing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Data driven – you have strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to inform decision-making and measure effectiveness.

• Continuous Improvement –You have a strong commitment to continuous improvement, constantly seeking out new opportunities to enhance the colleague and end user experience. You actively solicit user feedback, staying attuned to their evolving needs and preferences, and leverage industry best practices.

• Communication –You possess exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas and concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders. Your communication style is clear, concise, and persuasive, enabling you to build strong connections and engage with your audience.

• Leadership –provenexperiencein cross-functional collaboration, and communicating data value to both executive and operational audiences.

• Change Management –Adept at change management, capable of steering complex projects, and able to embed a culture of data-driven decision-making while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all data activities.

Person Specification 

• Expertise in the configuration and deployment of Informatica Data Catalogue, and related components of IDMC (Data Lineage, Data Quality, MDM etc).

• Proven track recordin delivering Data Management capabilities in a complex environment.

• Proven track record as a senior leader, Financial Services preferred but not essential

• Excellent communicator and recognising when to adapt their use of language and terminology according to the stakeholderslevel of knowledge and awareness.

• Experience in working with senior leaders to drive forward transformation agenda.

• Established record of the successful delivery of data capabilities operationally (i.e. beyond the technical implementation, the adoption and use in the business).

• Knows what good looks like, can clearly define and describe this in simple terms.

• Strong operational experience across multiple data disciplines.

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