Data Operations Lead

Ryan, LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tax services firm is seeking a Data Operations Lead to oversee the UK Tax data strategy and ensure data quality and compliance. The role involves managing the Data Governance Team and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates should have experience with big data and a strong ability in data stewardship. This hybrid position offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Home Office Stipend

Business Connectivity Reimbursement

Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Flexible Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

Accelerated Career Path

Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Qualifications

• Experience working with big data.
• Previous involvement in data strategy and delivery strategy.
• Collaboration with stakeholders on data projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Data Steward ensuring data quality and accessibility.
• Manage and mentor the Data Governance Team.
• Create and implement a comprehensive data strategy for UK Tax.
• Foster collaboration between teams to maximize data value.
• Communicate progress and outcomes to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Data Stewardship

Data Governance

Data Strategy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

SQL

Job description

Data Operations Lead page is loaded## Data Operations Leadlocations: Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0016502* Competitive Compensation and Benefits* Home Office Stipend* Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)* Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement* LinkedIn Learning Subscription* Flexible Work Environment* Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service* Accelerated Career Path* Award-Winning Culture & Community OutreachThe Data Operations Lead will take ownership of the UK Tax data strategy, oversee the Data Governance Team, and act as the primary Data Steward to ensure that data quality, compliance, and accessibility are aligned with business objectives. This is a hybrid position working 1-2 days per week in our Old Trafford, Manchester office.**Duties and responsibilities:**Data Stewardship* Act as the organisation’s primary Data Steward, taking direct responsibility for managing data quality, lineage, and accessibility.* Implement and maintain processes that enhance data integrity and usability across the business.Leadership of Data Governance Team* Manage and mentor the Data Governance Team to ensure efficient delivery of data quality and compliance initiatives.* Provide strategic direction to enhance data governance practices and align them with broader business goals.Data Strategy Development and Execution* Create and implement a comprehensive data strategy for UK Tax, prioritising initiatives that drive business value.* Define the roadmap for key data projects, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic objectives.Cross-Functional Collaboration and Alignment* Foster collaboration between the Data Governance Team, technical teams, and business units to maximise the value of data assets.* Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting* Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes of data initiatives to senior stakeholders.* Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to inform strategic business decisions.**Education and Experience:*** Experience working with big data* Previous involvement in data strategy and delivery strategy* Experience working collaborative with stakeholders on data projects* Exceptional understanding how to steward data and how to optimise this* SQL and other languages would be advantageous but not essential* Previous experience delivering on strategy and transformationRyan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.