Martin Donnelly

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ABOUT MARTIN DONNELLY

I am a Senior Data Governance & Transformation Programme Leader with a proven track record delivering complex, high-profile data and digital change across the NHS, public sector, financial services, housing and heritage sectors. My expertise spans enterprise data governance (DAMA-aligned), data quality management, programme and project leadership, data migration and decommissioning, cloud and platform modernisation, and operating model transformation.I specialise in shaping and delivering large, multi-workstream programmes — from data strategy and governance frameworks to regulatory compliance, data lifecycle management, metadata and catalogue design, and major data migrations. My roles frequently require stabilising complex estates, leading cross-functional teams, and working closely with senior stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes, risk reduction, and long-term capability uplift.My recent work includes designing and implementing enterprise metadata spines, leading large data warehouse builds, establishing governance communities, and overseeing sensitive data repatriation programmes across national health bodies. I bring a strong delivery mindset, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to simplify complexity while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.I am particularly suited to contract roles that require rapid impact, structured problem solving, robust governance, and leadership of multi-disciplinary delivery teams