Data Manager

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Data Managers to drive transformation in how data is utilized. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and accessibility, manage data comprehensively, and promote innovative data management practices. With a starting salary between £45,000 and £65,000, plus a bonus opportunity, this position offers generous benefits including a substantial pension scheme, holiday options, and flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

29 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Discounts on Retailers

Annual Free Shares

Flexible Benefits

Paid Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in data roles, preferably in large-scale environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to improve data discoverability and quality.
• Manage data holistically and resolve data issues.

Skills

Data Management

Data Analysis

Data Modeling

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Data-related Field

Professional Qualifications (CDMP)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

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Are you someone who is passionate about data and thrives in a dynamic environment?

The insurance industry is evolving rapidly with technological advancements. Aviva is investing in data, machine learning, and analytics to strengthen its capabilities. The Insurance, Wealth and Retirement (IWR) business is focusing on data to enhance operations and modernization efforts. We are redefining our data foundations and seeking experienced Data Managers to join us in transforming how we understand and utilize data, unlocking more business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teams to improve data discoverability, accessibility, and quality, enhancing data capabilities in Aviva IWR.
• Manage data holistically by generating metadata, building data quality and access rules, working with data models, and cataloging data artifacts.
• Identify and resolve data issues, ensure timely delivery of data products, and monitor activities using metrics to drive improvements.
• Work with Data Product Owners to define and prioritize data requirements aligned with business goals.
• Support and promote data management best practices within the team to foster inclusion and collaboration.
• Drive adoption of innovative data management tools and technologies to support business growth.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in data roles such as data product management, analysis, modeling, or science, preferably in large-scale environments. A degree in a data-related field or professional qualifications like CDMP are advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with technical teams, business users, and senior leaders.
• Practical experience with agile methodologies and tools like Scrum, Kanban, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Leadership qualities that promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Our purpose - "with you today, for a better tomorrow" - reflects our commitment to investing in our colleagues.
• Starting salary between £45,000 - £65,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme with contributions up to 14%.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers, up to 40%.
• Annual free shares through the Matching Share Plan and share schemes like Save As You Earn.
• Supportive policies including parental and carers’ leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle-to-work schemes.
• Paid volunteering days and wellbeing support.

Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we welcome your application. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares, and adapt locations and hours to suit our colleagues and customers.