Senior Information Strategy Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne

1 year ago

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Senior Information Strategy Manager
3-6 Month Contract
£700-£830pd (Inside IR35)
Remote

We are seeking a Senior Information Strategy Manager with a management consulting background and a specialisation in Data Strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in information asset ownership (IAO) and a strong understanding of roles and responsibilities related to Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Data Custodians. This role focuses on governance and assurance rather than data architecture, specifically tailored for a unique organisation.

The Senior Information Strategy Manager will ensure informed and accountable decisions about data and information management by:

Facilitating appropriate central information governance bodies and mechanisms, ensuring they function effectively and are supported by a secretariat.
Understanding the interactions between central governance bodies and other relevant groups, such as the Information Security Management Forum and the Asset Information Governance Group.
Defining and supporting an Information Management Framework that governs data and information flow between the client, its contractors, and Third Parties.
Communicating the clients’ requirements clearly, particularly in contractual agreements, and ensuring compliance.
Implementing frameworks, procedures, and controls to manage data and information effectively, particularly during project closeout.
Ensuring that operational and programme delivery risks related to Data and Information Management remain within the client’s risk appetite, in coordination with the central Risk team.
Managing both internal and external stakeholder relationships effectively

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