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£80,000 - £85,000 (+car allowance: £5,800, bonus, pension, private health care)

Mentmore are working with a leading household name to secure a Master Data Manager.

Acting as a senior expert in MDM content, processes, and procedures.
Overseeing the establishment of a golden master record for all data assets, ensuring a single source of truth.
Advocating for and implementing MDM best practices.
Developing and implementing the MDM strategy and framework.
Setting up MDM processes to support data governance and stewardship.
Leading the implementation of business rules, overseeing data governance activities, and managing MDM data mapping and ingestion, ensuring the system aligns with the organization's data strategy.
Ensuring the quality of data in the enterprise data platform, implementing data governance practices, data validation processes, and other measures to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Maintaining data quality and uniformity across diverse systems.
Addressing and resolving issues related to conflicting data ownership, data and rule definition, and data availability.
Implementing business rules and data governance activities within the MDM system.

Team Management

Demonstrated expertise in leading a Master Data Management team, providing guidance and support, and ensuring the achievement of team objectives. This includes fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring team members, and driving continuous improvement in master data management practices.

Aligning with Business Objectives

Ensure MDM solutions support the organization's business objectives, working closely with the Head of Data Management and Governance and other stakeholders.
Leading Master Data Projects: Partner with IT and business stakeholders to lead complex, cross-functional master data projects.
Collaborating with IT and Business Teams: Work closely with IT teams to oversee the implementation of the data solution, and with business teams to understand their data needs.
Implementing MDM Program: Activate and enforce the master data management program vision, promote the role of MDM, ensure adoption, and monitor and manage data quality within the MDM program, working with data owners and stewards to address any issues

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