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Rolls-Royce

Data Governance Capability Lead – Central Digital Factory

Rolls-Royce

. Embed and continuously improve the Data Governance capability .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Governance, including strategy development, implementation of governance frameworks, and alignment with regulatory and business needs. Proficient in establishing metrics and dashboards to track governance performance and compliance.

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Data Governance StrategyDAMA-DMBOK KnowledgeISO/IEC 38505 FamiliarityData Quality ManagementStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills
Data OwnershipData StewardshipMetadata ManagementInformation Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementData ClassificationData LineageKPI DevelopmentGovernance Framework ImplementationData Protection Regulation Knowledge
Soft Skills
CoachingStakeholder EngagementCommunity BuildingCommunicationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Governance ToolingAutomation Tools
Industry Keywords
ISO 27001NIST FrameworksData Privacy RegulationData SovereigntyInformation Classification Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Embed and continuously improve the Data Governance capability
  • Define strategy, operating model, standards, methods and measures for Data Governance
  • Drive implementation of enterprise governance frameworks, policies and practical guidance
  • Govern data ownership, stewardship, quality, classification, metadata, lineage, lifecycle management, access, safeguarding and risk
  • Ensure governance approaches are proportionate, scalable and aligned with business, regulatory, cyber, architecture and digital transformation needs
  • Support rollout of skills frameworks and learning plans for Data Users, Data Owners and Data Stewards
  • Establish communities of practice, coach stakeholders and identify capability gaps
  • Work across business, data, IT, cyber, architecture, legal, compliance and risk teams
  • Support governance forums and influence senior stakeholders
  • Translate complex Data Governance concepts into business outcomes and practical decisions
  • Shape requirements for governance tooling and automation
  • Establish maturity measures, KPIs and dashboards tracking adoption, performance, compliance, issue remediation and business value

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Knowledge of some or all of DAMA-DMBOK, ISO/IEC 38505, ISO 8000, ISO 27001, NIST frameworks, data protection and privacy regulation, data sovereignty and information classification principles, data quality management, metadata and semantic management, and information lifecycle and records management would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
  • Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
  • Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Your Shares: Matched: Buy one share, get one free
  • Digital GP provides access to GP consultations