Metadata Management Lead

Job Description

Metadata Management Lead GlasgowAs a Barclays Metadata Management Lead, you will lead the team accountable for enabling firm wide compliance with the Global Data Management Policy and Standard (GDMS) for Metadata Management. The purpose of this role is to drive the execution of Metadata ManagementStandard delivery across the Business Units/Functions (BU/FNs) in conjunction with the Chief Data Office teams and help drive the future strategic direction of the firm in its Data Management. Barclays is one of the worlds largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality, and innovation behind us. We offer careers that provide endless opportunity - helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive and creatingfinancial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. We are currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Were flexible on how thisworks and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may chooseto spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. We also have a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances.Please discuss the detail of the working pattern options for the role with the hiring manager. What will you be doing• Setting and coordinating the delivery of Group Data Management Policy and Standards in relation to Metadata Management • Partnering with BU/FN Chief Data Office teams from a data governance perspective to support their implementation of the Metadata Management standard • Driving the agenda on improvements and strategic change across the Group for Metadata • Ensuring implementation in support of broader strategic goals and objectives in relation to Data Management • Seeking out and solving problems, making decisions, and negotiating the right solutions to ensure business outcomes are delivered • Supporting the Business Unit CDO teams through deliverables, providing coaching and insight as needed, communicating clearly and often What were looking for:• Solid grasp of Data Management concepts • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to liaise with business and IT stakeholders at all levels of the organisation • Understanding and experience of agile projects including sprint planning and management Skills that will help you in the role:• Knowledge and experience of e2e lifecycle of Data Governance • Direct or indirect exposure to the Chief Data Office • Experience in either Data or Records change management Where will you be workingOur new state-of-the-art Campus, right in the heart of Glasgow is a hub of creative collaboration. A place where everyone can bring their true selves to work and reach their full potential. Home to 5,000 of our colleagues, our Tradeston campus will supportthe community in more ways than one - by creating thousands of new career opportunities and celebrating local artists. A short walk from Central Station on the south of the Clyde, it will be a key location for the Barclays business that will deepen our tieswith the city and its communities. #data