Role ProfileJob Title: Data Governance Project ManagerDivision/Function: Home Building Finance IrelandJob Family: Data Quality and Data GovernanceCareer Stream: ProfessionalCareer Zone: Professionals/ SpecialistsReports to: HBFI Head of Operations, Portfolio and FinanceContract: 6 Month FTC** Closing date for applications - 12/09/25 **Summary of the BusinessThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities.Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority (“NewERA”), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund.The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI).Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including:
Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours
An extensive wellbeing programme
Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation
A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more
Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Role Overview & BackgroundHome Building Finance Ireland (“HBFI”) is a State agency designed to lend money for the purposes of funding the construction of new homes in Ireland. HBFI has been established as a commercial entity, providing finance at market rates for commercially viable residential developments.In response to its broadened mandate, there are new opportunities and demands being placed on HBFI to deploy additional finance in the funding of new home building. The level of lending is being significantly expanded as a result of a number of new products.Role SummaryThe Data Governance Project Manager role will lead the delivery of a six-month data governance initiative to focus on implementing foundational governance structures, improving data quality, and ensuring HBFI data quality and governance and management information continue to meet business needs. The ideal candidate will be experienced in data governance frameworks with a strong understanding of project management principles.This role will report to the Head of Operations, Portfolio and Finance.Principal AccountabilitiesResponsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:Data Governance:
Develop and execute a detailed project plan for the data governance initiative.
Assess the current state and future state Data Quality and Data Governance requirements of HBFI, including assessment of the data sources, management information report design and end-to-end process controls including data quality checks
Assess the requirement for data quality analysis projects and other system change initiatives to support the future state requirements
Assist in determining HBFI resource requirements for ongoing maintenance of the data framework, including production of management information and governance
Implement or enhance HBFI policies, procedures and related documentation to underpin the Data Governance Framework, including documenting data ownership roles and responsibilities
Provide regular progress updates and final project report to senior leadership.
Management Information:
Support the ongoing rollout of Power BI
Relationships with other business divisions:
Work closely with the HBFI Operations, Portfolio and Finance Team and other areas within HBFI and the NTMA to facilitate effective communication and working practices.
Knowledge & Experience
Minimum 4 years' experience in data analytics and governance within a financial service environment.
Prior project management experience in designing and implementing data quality and governance frameworks to support organisational needs.
Strong knowledge of report building and visualisation in Power BI.
Skills
Commercially focused with strong analytical skills.
Ability to demonstrate independence of mind and make well-judged decisions.
Ability to identify key areas in policies where further development is needed.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerBI.
Qualifications
A third level qualification preferably in finance, banking, or other relevant discipline, and/or equivalent professional qualification.
Professional accountancy qualification desirable (e.g. ACA, CIMA or ACCA).
Pension AbatementIf an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please email recruitment@ntma.ie
