Data Management Senior Manager

3003 Accenture (UK) Limited Company; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Charity leave

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a Data Management & Governance Senior Manager to lead strategic data initiatives in London. You will guide governance, data quality, metadata practices and master data management to deliver scalable, AI-ready outcomes for clients.

The role demands senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration and a proven track record in large-scale data programmes. You will influence executive stakeholders, shape propositions, and own multi-project delivery while driving business

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Data Management or Governance consulting.
• Proven leadership across complex, multi-workstream programmes.
• Experience advising senior executives, influencing strategic decisions.
• Ability to shape proposals, pricing and business development.
• Knowledge of regulatory, privacy, risk or compliance requirements in data controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across complex Data Management and Governance programmes, shaping the vision, roadmap, operating model and investment case.
• Own senior client relationships, advise executive stakeholders and build sustained demand by connecting data priorities to business strategy, risk and value.
• Direct multiple projects, workstreams or large teams, remaining accountable for scope, commercial performance, delivery quality, governance, risk and outcomes.
• Lead, inspire and grow managers and practitioners through workforce planning, delegation, coaching, performance leadership and succession development.
• Lead business development opportunities, from qualification and solution shaping through proposal, pricing, negotiation and mobilisation.

Skills

AI Data Management

Data Governance

Data Quality

Metadata Management

Master Data Management

Job description

Data Management Senior Manager Location: London Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience Career Level: Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Management & Governance Senior Manager to join our Data & AI Practice. We provide the trusted data foundations and AI ready data to deliver scalable, business critical solutions for our clients to harness the value of data and AI. We advise across Data Governance, Strategy, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality & Observability, Metadata Management and Data Products as well as supporting organisations adoption of AI including Agentic Data Management, AI Observability, Semantic Layers and Ontologies. We are looking for candidates that have deep experience in one or more core capabilities below and wants to be a trail blazer in reinventing Data Management & Governance for the AI era.

Core capabilities

• AI Data Management: awareness or experience of areas such as Agentic Data Management, AI Observability, semantic layers, knowledge graphs and ontologies.
• Data Governance & Strategy: experience supporting the design or implementation of governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, ownership and stewardship models.
• Data Quality & Observability: working knowledge of profiling, rule definition, controls, monitoring, issue management, remediation and root-cause analysis.
• Metadata Management: experience with business glossaries, data catalogues, lineage, classification, metadata standards or data discovery processes and tools.
• Master & Reference Data Management: understanding of relevant principles, data models, matching, survivorship, workflows, stewardship, technology and common solution components.

Career growth

You will learn: How to grow your skills working on challenging and innovative solutions in the Data Management and Governance space, Work on new technologies with demanding clients and grow your Data expertise and consulting skillset, Work in highly skilled teams advising and supporting our clients through some of the most complex data challenges ever faced.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership across complex Data Management and Governance programmes, shaping the vision, roadmap, operating model and investment case. Own senior client relationships, advise executive stakeholders and build sustained demand by connecting data priorities to business strategy, risk and value. Direct multiple projects, workstreams or large teams, remaining accountable for scope, commercial performance, delivery quality, governance, risk and outcomes. Lead, inspire and grow managers and practitioners through workforce planning, delegation, coaching, performance leadership and succession development. Lead business development opportunities, from qualification and solution shaping through proposal, pricing, negotiation and mobilisation. Own and evolve market-relevant propositions, methods, alliances, accelerators and thought leadership, translating emerging trends into differentiated client offerings. Strengthen practice capability through recruitment, community leadership, knowledge sharing and collaboration across industries, functions and technology partners.

Required experience

Typically 10+ years of relevant experience, including significant leadership across Data Management and Governance consulting or transformation programmes. A strong record of shaping and delivering complex, multi-workstream programmes with accountability for commercial performance, quality, risk and measurable outcomes. Experience advising senior executives, influencing strategic decisions and building trusted relationships across business, data, technology, risk and regulatory functions. Proven leadership of managers and sizeable multidisciplinary teams, including workforce planning, capability building, performance leadership and talent development. Demonstrable success originating or converting business development opportunities and leading proposals, solution shaping, pricing and commercial negotiations. Experience creating, owning and taking Data Management propositions, accelerators or thought leadership to market. Recognised depth in one or more Data Management and Governance capabilities, supported by broad market awareness and the ability to integrate complementary business and technology disciplines.

Set yourself apart

• Relevant experience in areas such as Agentic Data Management, AI Observability, semantic layers, knowledge graphs and ontologies
• Relevant certifications e.g. DAMA CDMP, DCAM, technology or cloud accreditations
• Implementation experience with leading technologies in data governance, catalogue, Data Quality, observability, MDM or cloud data platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory, privacy, risk or compliance requirements and how they translate into proportionate data controls.

What’s in it for you

• Up to 30 days’ vacation per year
• Private medical insurance
• 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications 22/01/27 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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