Asset Data Governance Lead

Thames Water Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Generous pension

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to govern asset and work master data across SAP and GIS systems, driving quality and continuous improvement to support reliable services.

You will own data models, set governance standards, lead the MDM program, and mentor a team while advancing automation and digital tooling to reduce manual effort across the utility’s operations.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of SAP or similar asset management systems.
• Proven ability to set and uphold data design standards, governance, and quality assurance.
• Strong track record in managing maintenance data and asset master data.
• Background in utilities/oil & gas/petrochemical industries with large asset bases.
• Experience leading projects with delivery-focused outcomes.
• Confident communicator and collaborator across all business levels.
• Desirable familiarity with digital tools to identify automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver master data management (MDM) activities, driving data assurance and continuous quality improvement.
• Own and maintain the asset and work data model in SAP and GIS, including configuration and change approvals.
• Shape and implement MDM strategies to align with business and operational needs.
• Provide expert advice and influence on data governance, standards, and effective planning.
• Manage workloads and provide leadership to analysts and advisors, mentoring and developing the team.
• Oversee data quality analysis, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement across functions.
• Build and embed a centre of excellence for MDM aligned with strategy and long-term goals.

Skills

SAP governance

GIS governance

MDM

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data design standards

Automation awareness

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Azure Databricks

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to govern asset and work master data across SAP and GIS systems, driving quality and continuous improvement to support reliable services.

You will own data models, set governance standards, lead the MDM program, and mentor a team while advancing automation and digital tooling to reduce manual effort across the utility’s operations.