Data Manager - Governance Management

Data Manager (Data Governance) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Contract Duration: 6 Months Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week We are looking for a proactive Data Manager to join a global travel leader's Data Governance…

Hybrid IT
Pay rate £45 – £55/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 25 September 2026

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Data Manager (Data Governance)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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.

The Role

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.

Requirements

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.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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