JOB SUMMARY

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Data Management Manager will be part of the Defence Data Office within the Data and Information Enablement Team, working with the Deputy Head of Data Management to deliver data quality across Defence and driving adoption of enterprise-wide data capabilities. The role will focus on the management and delivery of a working capability (processes, frameworks, and technology) that enables data quality priorities under the data governance framework. This will be available for utilisation be organisations to drive consistency and coherence of Data Pan-Defence.
In this role you will partner with our Military, Function and Transformation programmes by working hand in hand with Data Governance peers in the Defence Data Office (DDO) function to deliver, manage, and assure in-life data capabilities. The role will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of approaches and professional artefacts to drive improvements with data standards, data policies, data ownership and data quality, fulfilling capability gaps that exist within Defence projects and organisations.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing –

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

TYPE OF ROLE

Architecture and Data
Business Management and Improvement
Digital
Information Technology

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Be a strong advocate in the delivery of a working capability for Data Quality (including. processes, frameworks, and technology) for Defence data.
· Deliver, manage, and assure the in-life enterprise data capabilities spanning the Defence data domains, and support in embedding these in day-to-day activities and new projects and capabilities pan-Defence.
· Support implementation of capability delivery to enable Data Quality improvements, establishing, updating, and maintaining KPI’s surrounding Data Management and Data Quality.
· Responsible for the maturity of the data management framework, enabling Defence to comply with any applicable regulatory requirements.
· Engage with a wide range of stakeholders (pan-Defence, cross-Government, Partners, and Allies) to communicate the Defence data narrative and vision and drive adherence to the data management frameworks.
· Work in collaboration and close partnership with specialist consulting companies to successfully deliver on agreed work packages/statements of works.
This role aligns to the Data Governance manager on the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. For more information follow this link Data Governance Manager