Data Governance Analyst

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About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.

Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . 3106 - Senior Data Governance Analyst - UK About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com Role Summary and Impact The MFG team is seeking a smart and ambitious Data Governance Analyst as part of the Global Data Governance team to provide quality assurance oversight on business processes where data is collected, stored, transformed, or used.

The candidate will review data across reporting pipelines to identify discrepancies and errors, then coordinate correction with internal and external teams. The candidate will also assist with projects involved with the data Governance program. Some of the things we'd like you to do: Support the delivery of weekly dashboards that evaluate datasets for quality and accuracy, providing actionable insights to stakeholders Drive data cleansing efforts by identifying, assessing, and proactively resolving any data quality issues Execute business-as-Usual (BAU) tasks derived from ongoing Data Governance projects, ensuring smooth operations Collaborate closely with stakeholders to troubleshoot data quality errors and facilitate timely issue resolution, acting as a trusted data expert Continuously monitor and report on the progress of data quality improvements, highlighting key metrics and successes Identify areas for process and tool enhancement, developing innovative solutions to uplift overall data quality and efficiency Engage cross-discipline teams in the importance of data excellence and uplift data literacy across the business Assist in documenting data processes, standards, and policies to foster a culture of data excellence Assist with projects within the Data Governance team when necessary Skills and Experience Required Strong command of written and spoken English A strong, methodical approach to problem-solving Excellent attention to detail Exposure to SQL, Python, or similar programming languages Comfortable collaborating across time zones with mentorship and support Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Excel Exposure to using LLMs, especially auditing their outputs Desired Degree in data science, statistics, or STEM Good project management skills with the ability to communicate technical details to a range of audiences Prior experience with data quality, data governance, or data hygiene practices Previous exposure to ETL tools such as dbt and GitLab Previous experience with Google Cloud Platform, Azure, AWS, etc.