Data Governance Project Manager (HBFI)

National Treasury Management Agency; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental financial agency is seeking a Data Governance Project Manager to lead a critical initiative focused on enhancing data quality and governance. The role requires at least 4 years of experience in financial data analytics, strong project management skills, and proficiency in Power BI. This contract position offers valuable insights into governance frameworks and the chance to work on impactful projects in Dublin, Ireland.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programmes

Professional development opportunities

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in data analytics and governance.
• Project management experience in data quality and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI for report building and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Execute project plan for the data governance initiative.
• Assess current and future Data Quality and Governance requirements.
• Implement data governance policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Prioritizing workload

Power BI proficiency

Education

Third level qualification in finance or banking

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role Overview

Data Governance Project Manager (HBFI) at National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA).

Job Title: Data Governance Project Manager

Division/Function: Home Building Finance Ireland

Job Family: Data Quality and Data Governance

Career Stream: Professional

Career Zone: Professionals/ Specialists

Reports to: HBFI Head of Operations, Portfolio and Finance

Contract: 6 Month FTC

Closing date for applications: 12/09/25

Summary of the Business

Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI).

Working at the NTMA offers benefits including flexible work options, wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, diverse initiatives, reimbursement of annual professional membership fees, and a Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

Role Background

HBFI is a State agency designed to lend money for funding the construction of new homes in Ireland. HBFI operates as a commercial entity providing finance at market rates for viable residential developments. Role focuses on delivering a six-month data governance initiative to implement foundational governance structures and improve data quality to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Data Governance

• Develop and execute a detailed project plan for the data governance initiative.
• Assess current and future state Data Quality and Data Governance requirements of HBFI, including data sources, management information report design and end-to-end process controls including data quality checks.
• Assess requirements for data quality analysis projects and other system change initiatives to support future state.
• Assist in determining HBFI resource requirements for ongoing maintenance of the data framework, including production of management information and governance.
• Implement or enhance HBFI policies, procedures and related documentation to underpin the Data Governance Framework, including documenting data ownership roles and responsibilities.
• Provide regular progress updates and final project report to senior leadership.

Management Information

• Support the ongoing rollout of Power BI.

Relationships with other divisions

• Work closely with the HBFI Operations, Portfolio and Finance Team and other areas within HBFI and the NTMA to facilitate effective communication and working practices.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in data analytics and governance within a financial services environment.
• Prior project management experience in designing and implementing data quality and governance frameworks to support organisational needs.
• Strong knowledge of report building and visualization in Power BI.

Skills

• Commercially focused with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate independence of mind and make well-judged decisions.
• Experience delivering short-term, high-impact projects.
• Ability to identify key areas in policies where further development is needed.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power BI.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification preferably in finance, banking, or other relevant discipline, and/or equivalent professional qualification.
• Professional accountancy qualification desirable (e.g. ACA, CIMA or ACCA).

Pension Abatement

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is entitled to or in receipt of a pension, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must acknowledge understanding of abatement provisions where relevant. Pre-employment declaration will confirm whether the candidate has previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.

Equality & Inclusion

The NTMA is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creativity, innovation and drives business performance. We are committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of society. Reasonable accommodations can be arranged at interview for candidates with disabilities. For assistance uploading your CV or accessing site information, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level – Mid-Senior level

Employment type – Contract

Job function – Engineering and Information Technology

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