Data Workstream Lead

Summary: The Data Workstream Lead will oversee a significant data migration and integration initiative as part of a strategic ERP implementation for an 18-month period. This role requires strong leadership and coordination across multiple workstreams, ensuring data quality and effective stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will manage a team of 15-20 people and collaborate with third-party vendors to deliver the required data capabilities. Proven experience in leading data initiatives within major system transformations is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and structure the approach to data migration, integration, reporting, and data quality activities.
• Manage a workstream of 15-20 people, providing leadership and driving the creation of a coordinated plan.
• Engage with implementation partners and stakeholders to ensure realistic planning for data capabilities.
• Collaborate with third-party data service vendors and understand user requirements.
• Ensure data quality and support data architecture decisions.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in leading data workstreams on major system transformation programmes.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and motivational skills.
• Ability to develop and communicate a compelling vision for data within a programme.
• Experience in creating and driving coordinated plans across architecture, migration, integration, and reporting.
• Knowledge of data quality evaluation and data architecture principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with third-party vendors.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and data strategies.

Salary (Rate): £750

City: Bournemouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT