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About the Role

Sky Data's vision is to enable Sky's growth ambitions through Data and AI, deepening customer relationships, optimizing commercial performance, and enhancing operational efficiency. We bring together data and analytics capabilities to support Sky and OTT businesses across Europe, ensuring data is safe, trusted, and usable. We partner with business teams to create innovative data products that improve Sky and bring value to our customers. Our mission is expanding to unlock further value from unstructured data while managing new data and information risks presented by AI.

Responsibilities

Accountable for data and information risk management within key business domain areas, operating across related business and support functions.
Support other DIROs across domains where priorities and capacity dictates.
Ensure appropriate people, processes, technology, and data controls are in place for data collection, storage, usage, sharing, and disposal.
Take a lead role in identifying risks posed by AI use cases and driving mitigation through controls.
Define and embed frameworks to proactively manage and report on data and information risks.
Partner with System Owners, Data Owners, and Stewards to ensure data and information management controls are in place.
Provide assurance and oversight on the effectiveness of implemented controls.
Collaborate with peer DIROs and teams across Sky Data, Legal & DPO, Compliance, and Group Technology to align on best practices.
Lead ongoing monitoring and reporting of control effectiveness and risk reduction to governance committees and executive forums.
Present recommendations on addressing data and information risks.
Advocate for data and information risk management across Sky Group.
Stay informed about market trends and emerging technologies in risk management.
Contribute to data innovation within Sky Group.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of data protection, data privacy, information security, and AI regulations (e.g., UK GDPR, DPA 2018, EU AI Act, NIS, PECR).
Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical control frameworks.
Ability to assess data lifecycle risks across complex enterprise environments.
Demonstrable experience designing, implementing, and monitoring risk and control frameworks (e.g., three lines model).
Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, define risk appetite, drive control design & implementation, and report at executive/board level.
Evidence of relevant audit and/or risk qualification(s).
Ability to anticipate emerging risks (e.g., AI governance, data ethics, cross-border data flows).
Solid understanding of modern data ecosystems (e.g., cloud data platforms, AI/ML, third-party data sharing).
Demonstrable ability to partner and embed in a business unit without direct reporting lines, building trust and relationships.
Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
Experience driving and influencing cross-functional teams and uniting people across all business levels.
Strong and proven level expertise in data & information risk management and data governance.
Strong track record of successfully initiating, delivering, and maintaining data risk management initiatives.
Strong communication skills to effectively distill complex data risk topics into clear narratives for all stakeholder levels, including executive audiences.
Proven experience in autonomously implementing data and information risk initiatives in large complex organizations.
Comfortable operating without a direct team or direct reports.
Able to operate in complex organizations with matrix reporting and working structures.
Strong background in program management for data-centric initiatives, utilizing both agile and non-agile delivery practices.
Proficient in running and supporting executive steering groups, ensuring clear updates and top-quality decision-making.

Skills

Data Risk Management
Regulatory Expertise
Data Protection
Data Privacy
Information Security
AI Regulations
Risk Mitigation
Control Frameworks
Enterprise Risk Management
Risk Assessments
Risk Appetite Definition
Control Design & Implementation
Executive Reporting
Strategic Thinking
Technical Acumen
Cloud Data Platforms
AI/ML
Third-Party Data Sharing
Business Partnering
Stakeholder Influence
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Program Management
Agile Delivery Practices
Non-Agile Delivery Practices

Location

London
Scotland
Milan
Munich
Chennai
Osterley

Work Type

Hybrid Working
3 days onsite per week

Experience Level

Senior
Leader

Education Level

Relevant audit and/or risk qualification(s)

Benefits

Sky Q
Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
Generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
Wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

About the Company

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new.
From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still.
We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
Our vision here in Sky Data is to enable Sky’s growth ambitions though Data and AI: deepening customer relationships, optimising commercial performance, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Sky Data brings a wealth of data and analytics capabilities into one place, building expertise and capability that supports our Sky and OTT businesses across Europe to keep data safe, trusted and usable.
We partner with teams across the business to create innovative data products that improve Sky and bring value to our customers.
We’re on a mission to bring customers more of what they love by unlocking the power of data.
Our mission is expanding so that we can unlock further value from unstructured data while managing the new data and information risks presented by AI.
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky.
It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
We embrace each other’s differences.
We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

Equal Opportunity

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates.
We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate.
Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.