Role Summary 

We’re looking for an excellent communicator, with a passion for data and the ability to deliver a data governance framework that will form the foundation for market leading CRE leasing data at JLL. 

The Data Management Lead will marry their influential communication style with a deep, and demonstrable, knowledge of successfully implementing data governance frameworks. In addition to their technical data knowledge, the correct candidate will be an agent for change and a key individual as we evolve the data maturity of our business. 

The role will be responsible for creating and enforcing policies and governance for effective data management, both for the team of data professionals they manage as well as the wider business. This will include establishing robust processes for data collection and maintenance as well as monitoring and analysing data quality and usage. The role will be a data SME to the business and provide authority, support and guidance on the use and value of the data under their management. You will have the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals across the EMEA and APAC regions.  

You’ll gain a strong understanding of how the UK leasing business operates so that we can align the existing business processes with the most effective data governance structures. This will require close collaboration with both the stakeholders on the business side and the various internal and external product teams who develop and maintain our platforms. 

Responsibilities 

• Design, implement and run a data governance framework that enables us to own market leading CRE leasing data 

• Lead and represent the data team and strategy to senior business stakeholders, gaining their support and managing the business change 

• Implement effective procedures for data usage and analysis  

• Determine rules and procedures for data sharing and accessibility 

• Provide support and guidance on the use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards 

• Ownership over data related activities as such as data cleansing and migration projects  

• Assist with reports and data extraction when needed 

• Monitor and analyse information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.) 

• Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications 

• Work with business users to understand what challenges and improvements are needed and own the strategic roadmap to address these requirements 

Skills 

• Strong communication & stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate across all business levels 

• Proven experience in a data management role 

• Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.) 

• Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies 

• Highly organised, able to work independently and effectively manage workload 

• Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload  

• Strong user of Microsoft office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint 

• Attention to detail, accuracy 

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work on own initiative  

• Beneficial: Use of data querying and data visualisation tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI, etc.) 

Experience 

• 3+ years’ experience in a data governance or data management role 

• Proven ability to manage a team of data specialists to achieve set goals 

• Demonstrable experience in implementing and enhancing data governance processes 

• Coordinating between multiple parties to successfully deliver change management 

• Creation of automated data quality and usage reporting 

• Understanding of data architecture and database management 

Behaviours 

• Flexible 

• Trustworthy 

• Organised