Data Governance Manager - Sizewell C - London Projects Office based - London

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About the role

SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change.

The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget. SZC 's business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The principal objectives of the current development phase of the SZC project are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, agree the core supply chain contracts and obtain the regulatory permits and licences required for the construction phase of the Project (including the core environmental permits and nuclear site licence).

Prior to the government investment decision SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC. It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning.

The SZC construction programme has a technical and commercial business case predicated on technical replication of Hinkley Point C. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK.

Key stakeholders are UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities.

What you'll be doing

As the Data Governance Manager, you'll be defining and delivering our data governance framework and overseeing a team of data managers to support SZC and its supply chain to effectively own and govern its critical data. Working across the business to define, assure and improve our data quality, metadata, master data and data security.

• Develop and own the Data Governance Strategy and roadmap
• Implement a scalable data governance framework
• Establish the policies, procedures and tooling required manage our data effectively (e.g. Data quality, Master data)
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate data governance into the way we work
• Establish data governance KPIs to measure progress and demonstrate business value

Data Quality

• Lead data quality initiatives to assess and improve critical data sources across the business
• Define and implement robust data quality policies and procedures, including clear data quality metrics, monitoring programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Orchestrate the identification and certification of critical data sources across SZC.
• Coordinate data stewards and data owners across SZC to proactively assess/improve data quality within source systems

Master Data

• Lead master data initiatives to define and control critical datasets across the business
• Define and implement robust master data policies and procedures, including the creation/change/deletion of master data and assuring compliance throughout the business
• Support IT with the selection & deployment of fit-for-purpose MDM solution to support data management, sponsoring and ultimately owning this solution.
• Coordinate data stewards and data owners across SZC to maintain master data definitions, and change control our critical datasets & structures

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including IT, Data & IM, business unit leaders, and external partners, to align data governance initiatives with business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between business and technology teams to ensure data governance policies are effectively implemented and integrated into existing processes and systems.
• Facilitate Data Governance Committee meetings, providing updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Conduct training and workshops to empower employees in data stewardship and ownership.
• Develop communications to ensure awareness of data governance policies and compliance requirements across SZC.

Data Security and Privacy:

• Work closely with the IT and cybersecurity teams to implement data protection measures and ensure data security standards are met.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to manage access controls, data sharing, and data retention.
• Monitor and assess risks related to data breaches, ensuring proactive measures and mitigation plans are in place.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure that Sizewell C's data management practices comply with industry standards, such as ISO8000, GDPR, CCPA and other regulations.
• Identify and mitigate data risks proactively.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of frameworks and tooling to deliver effective data quality management, metadata management, and master data management
• Experienced working with large data management systems, preferably with additional knowledge of Microsoft Azure platforms (e.g. Purview)
• Understanding of information technology and data engineering processes, such as data integration and ETL (extract, transform and load), data modelling and pipeline development, data analytics, and BI (business intelligence) reporting
• Understanding of applicable regulations to the industry (e.g. GDPR, ISO8000, ISO27001)
• Knowledge of data & systems used to manage Capital Projects or other asset-intensive industries

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to quality and procedure
• Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a highly ambiguous and evolving environment
• Knowledge of civil infrastructure or large-scale public sector projects
• Passionate data advocate, committed to fostering a data-driven culture

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a Data Governance Lead role or similar.
• Practical experience of managing data at scale on complex projects.

Desirable

• Relevant certifications in Data Management (incl Master Data & Data Quality)
• Microsoft certifications in Azure Data Services and Power BI.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in iterative development environments.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com