IT Data Office Manager

Are you ready to make a positive impact in a team where it means more? AstraZeneca has established an IT Data Office to support data governance, policy, standards, and enabling technology services across IT. As an IT Data Office Manager, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how AstraZeneca manages and delivers Data, AI, digital solutions, and architecture. Collaborating closely with IT data and system owners, Privacy, Compliance, and SET Area Data Offices (SEDO), you'll ensure our data assets are high-quality, secure, effective, trustworthy, and AI-ready. Join us in driving accelerated growth and making people's lives better!

Accountabilities:
- Support the remediation activities across IT to uplift data quality, compliance, and completeness.
- Provide visibility to senior leaders on the current condition of IT data through metrics, reports, and briefings.
- Understand regulatory requirements impacting IT data and ensure information is shared with IT data and system owners; develop and implement remediation actions.
- Provide regular feedback to the Data & Information Governance team to improve the Data & AI Framework through understanding IT data.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Data Management or STEM subject
- 5 - 10 year’s experience in industry data management, business analysis, architecture and governance
- Understanding of Risk and regulatory processes
- Managerial experience in matrix orgs
- Agile project management skills: demand management, backlog prioritization, delivery coordination
- Good influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Good understanding of data capabilities, frameworks and strategic approaches to data
- Ability to carry out data analysis and provide concise reports and proposals as required

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Masters in Computer Science and Data Management or suitable experience
- Proven experience of business analysis, defining and implementation of metrics and reporting capabilities
- Industry experience with data in large, complex data settings, consultancy or vendor experience
- Demonstrate initiative, strong customer orientation, and cross-cultural working
- Ability to influence senior leadership on plans, data risks and approaches
- Architecture and data lifecycle management

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and make people's lives better. Our Operations team thrives on personal dedication and out-of-the-box thinking. With a focus on Lean processes, cutting-edge science, digitalization, and sustainable practices, we are evolving how we work. We offer an inclusive environment where anyone can step up and lead. With global opportunities for career growth and development, AstraZeneca is a place where your passion can make a meaningful impact on society.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join our team and be part of something extraordinary!

Date Posted

06-nov-2025

Closing Date

26-nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.