Head of Data Management – Job Description

Role: Head of Data Management

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid 2 Days On-site Weekly)

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000

Benefits: Bonus, Company Cars, Flexible Benefit Package

Employer: TieTalent (leading automotive brand, UK IT function)

Overview

In this senior role, you'll lead a high-performing data management team, drive technical delivery across enterprise data platforms, and ensure compliance, scalability, and performance within a global standards-based ecosystem. You'll report to the Head of IT and own operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and vendor performance across a broad data estate including Azure Data Factory and Data Lake technologies. The role combines hands-on technical understanding with strategic planning, people leadership, and commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a data-focused IT team, driving delivery excellence across operational support, change and innovation.
• Act as the key liaison between IT and business stakeholders, aligning data solutions with strategic business goals.
• Own delivery and integration of enterprise data pipelines and platforms, ensuring stability and scalability.
• Maintain operational standards aligned with ITIL, ISO27001, and internal security policies.
• Shape and influence data architecture, process standards, and reusable frameworks including AI and RPA capabilities.
• Oversee vendor management and service contracts, ensuring SLA performance and ongoing value delivery.
• Drive adoption of planning culture, managing delivery timelines, resource utilisation, and budgets (circa £2m+).
• Promote compliance, data governance, and continuous improvement across all data management activities.
• Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports and indirect teams, fostering a high-performance culture.

Required Experience

• 7+ years in IT consulting or technical leadership roles, ideally within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong experience in IT service management, strategy planning, and business process alignment.
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, and data pipeline architecture.
• Proven experience managing data security, access, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with automation tools (AI, RPA) and Agile project delivery (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and third-party vendors, with accountability for SLA and budget management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• First degree in an IT-related discipline.

Role details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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