Data Manager

Polo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management company is looking for an experienced Data Manager for a 6-month contract in London. The role involves leading the design and implementation of a new enterprise data management framework, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key responsibilities include cloud migration to SharePoint, developing governance principles, and engaging stakeholders for effective data practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in data governance, cloud technologies, and project management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and compliance standards.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive data management framework.
• Lead migration to SharePoint Online.
• Implement data quality controls and compliance measures.
• Engage senior stakeholders for data governance.

Skills

Data governance principles

Cloud migration experience

Data quality controls

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Tools

SharePoint Online

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

Job description

Data Manager (Contractor)

Department: Central Services

Employment Type: Contract

Location: London

Compensation: £500 - £550 / day

Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Manager to join our parent company, Marco Capital on a 6 month contract.

The Data Manager will lead the design and implementation of a new enterprise data management framework for a regulated London Market insurance organisation. The role combines data governance, cloud migration, business engagement, and technical delivery oversight, with a strong emphasis on modernising legacy data practices and ensuring compliance with Lloyd’s, FCA, and internal governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Framework Development

• Develop a comprehensive data management framework aligned to Lloyd’s, FCA, and internal governance requirements.
• Define data governance principles covering ownership, stewardship, quality, retention, and access.
• Create policies and standards for data handling, classification, security, and lifecycle management.
• Establish a data ownership model including identification and onboarding of Data Owners and Data Stewards.

Cloud & O365 Data Modernisation

• Lead the migration from mapped drives to SharePoint Online, ensuring structured, compliant, and secure data storage.
• Oversee data architecture alignment across Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS environments.
• Define data retention and archiving processes suitable for regulated insurance data.
• Work with IT and cloud engineering teams to implement technical solutions and ensure platform readiness.

Data Quality, Controls & Compliance

• Implement data quality controls and monitoring processes across key business domains.
• Ensure compliance with Lloyd’s Minimum Standards, GDPR, and internal audit requirements.
• Support risk assessments and remediation plans for data-related issues.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Engage senior stakeholders across underwriting, claims, finance, operations, and IT.
• Lead business engagement activities to embed new data practices and governance responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver training materials for SharePoint usage, data ownership, and governance processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all data governance and migration-related queries.

Project & Delivery Management

• Create and maintain project plans for data migration and governance rollout.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams including IT, InfoSec, Compliance, and business SMEs.
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies and report to programme leadership.
• Ensure successful adoption of new data processes, tools, and structures. Drive engagement with business teams and Data Champions.