Data Workstream lead/Manager - URGENT

Data Workstream lead/Manager - URGENT

Posted 1 week ago by Us3 Consulting

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Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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Data Cleansing Data Management Data Migration Data Quality Data Transformation Data Warehousing External Auditing Extract Transform Load (ETL) Management Microsoft 365 Microsoft Azure Milestones (Project Management) Power BI Project Management Project Management Office (PMO) Risk Mitigation SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management

Summary: The Data Workstream Lead/Manager will be instrumental in a significant IT transformation program, focusing on enhancing data quality and accessibility through a robust data strategy and governance framework. This role involves coordinating data migration efforts, leading data cleansing activities, and collaborating with data architects while overseeing the migration team. Additionally, the position requires driving procedural and system changes to improve data quality controls. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data management within large IT programs and possess strong project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive data strategy for the programme
  • Maintain an integrated data plan covering the full project lifecycle
  • Align data milestones across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
  • Ensure consistency between internal teams and external partners
  • Identify and mitigate data-related risks
  • Act as the final escalation point for critical data issues
  • Provide regular updates to programme leadership
  • Ensure visibility of progress, risks, and key achievements
  • Adhere to PMO standards for reporting, governance, and risk
  • Support regulatory compliance and end-to-end testing

Key Skills:

  • 5–7+ years in data management/migration within large, multinational IT programmes
  • Led at least three full IT system implementations
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills
  • Technical proficiency with IT systems and data architecture
  • Expertise in risk mitigation, communication, and workshop facilitation
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable under pressure
  • Technical Skills & Tools: Power BI, Microsoft Azure, SQL, ETL, data warehousing, data transformation and mapping
  • Python and knowledge of data warehouse design are a plus
  • Degree-level education or equivalent
  • Experience in the energy sector is advantageous

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT IDEALLY STARTING IN THE NEXT 2 - 4 WKS

Data Workstream Lead / Manager

The Data Workstream Lead/Manager will play a key role in a major IT transformation programme, championing the data strategy and governance framework to improve data quality and accessibility. They will coordinate data migration efforts, lead data cleanse activities, work closely with data architects, and oversee the migration team. The role also involves driving procedural and system changes to enhance data quality controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive data strategy for the programme
  • Maintain an integrated data plan covering the full project lifecycle
  • Align data milestones across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
  • Ensure consistency between internal teams and external partners
  • Identify and mitigate data-related risks
  • Act as the final escalation point for critical data issues
  • Provide regular updates to programme leadership
  • Ensure visibility of progress, risks, and key achievements
  • Adhere to PMO standards for reporting, governance, and risk
  • Support regulatory compliance and end-to-end testing

Core Requirements

  • 5–7+ years in data management/migration within large, multinational IT programmes
  • Led at least three full IT system implementations
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills
  • Technical proficiency with IT systems and data architecture
  • Expertise in risk mitigation, communication, and workshop facilitation
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable under pressure

Key Accountabilities

  • Data Migration
  • Lead data cleansing and migration activities
  • Participate in planning and risk review meetings
  • Data Governance
  • Develop governance frameworks and data accountability models
  • Assess data maturity and define robust data rules
  • Data Quality
  • Design and implement data quality rules and audit procedures
  • Build infrastructure for data quality reporting
  • Perform root cause analyses and drive continuous improvement
  • Data Harmonization & Reporting
  • Support data harmonization strategy
  • Improve data reporting and transparency
  • Catalogue data sources and refresh schedules
  • General
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and support evolving business needs

Technical Skills & Tools

  • Power BI, Microsoft Azure, SQL, ETL, data warehousing, data transformation and mapping
  • Python and knowledge of data warehouse design are a plus

Qualifications

  • Degree-level education or equivalent
  • Experience in the energy sector is advantageous

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, solutions-oriented, and resilient under pressure
  • Strong collaborator with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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