Programme Manager -Data Governance - LondonReference Code: 485462-en_GBContract Type:PermanentProfessional Communities: Data & AIAbout the Job you are considering:Capgemini is seeking Data Management Specialistwho can define strategy, operating models, and execution frameworks for enterprise data management across the end-to-end insurance value chain.This is not a hands-on engineering role. Instead, the focus is on shaping the data agenda, defining target-state architectures, governance models, personas, and artefacts, and ensuring successful delivery of large-scale data programmes.You will partner with business and technology leadership to establish data as a strategic asset, covering areas such as product master data, cataloguing, data quality, and governance frameworks across Policy, Claims, Underwriting, and Customer domains.Hybrid WorkingThe places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home.Your RoleStrategic Data LeadershipDefine and operationalize enterprise data management strategy across the insurance value chainEstablish data operating models, including governance structures, roles, and responsibilities (data owners, stewards, custodians)Define personas and data consumption patterns across business functions (Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Distribution, Risk)Data Management FrameworksDesign and implement best practices for:Product master data management (MDM)Data cataloguing and metadata managementData quality frameworks (rules, KPIs, monitoring)Reference and master data standardsDefine standard artefacts such as:Data strategy and roadmapData governance frameworkData domain modelsData lifecycle and lineage modelsProgramme & Delivery LeadershipLead large-scale programmes spanning:Data Lake / Data Warehouse / LakehouseAnalytics & BI platformsAI/ML enablement initiativesManage multi-project portfolios across:PolicyClaimsUnderwritingCustomer data domainsDrive alignment of data initiatives with business outcomes and KPIsStakeholder & Vendor ManagementCollaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendorsTranslate insurance business requirements into data transformation initiativesEngage with platform providers (e.g., Guidewire, Duck Creek) to ensure seamless integration into data ecosystemsGovernance, Risk & ComplianceEstablish and enforce data governance, quality, and compliance frameworksEnsure adherence to regulatory requirements:IRDAISolvency IIGDPRDefine risk management and control frameworks for data programmesProgramme Management & ExecutionManage budgets, timelines, dependencies, and risksDrive delivery using Agile / SAFe methodologiesProvide governance oversight across multiple delivery streamsLead and coordinate cross-functional teams (architects, engineers, analysts, and business SMEsYour SkillsStrong hands-on experience with Databricks (must-have)Proficiency in Python and PySpark for large-scale data processingSolid understanding of data engineering fundamentals (ETL/ELT, batch processing, transformations)Proven experience building scalable and efficient data pipelinesExposure to Snowflake or modern cloud data warehousesUnderstanding of data architecture and system design principlesAwareness of agentic AI and machine learning concepts, and how they integrate with data platformsWe are a Disability Confident Employer:Capgemini is proud to be aDisability Confident Employer (Level 2)under the UK Governments Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:Declare they have a disability, andMeet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process.Why you should consider CapgeminiGrowing clients businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, youll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine whats possible. Its why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the worlds leading businesses, and its how youll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, youll build the skills you want. Youll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.About CapgeminiCapgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of 22.1 billion. Make it real | www.capgemini.com