Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is looking for a Master Data Management Lead to oversee maintenance and assurance of asset master data in a hybrid role based in Reading. The successful candidate will utilize expertise in SAP and team leadership to drive data quality improvements and influence strategic stakeholder engagement, with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

26 days annual leave increasing to 30

Performance-related pay up to 10% of salary

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in SAP or a similar asset management system is crucial.
• Proven leadership in data governance and quality assurance is required.
• Experience in mentoring and managing team members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead master data management activities and ensure data quality.
• Own and maintain asset and work data models in SAP.
• Influence stakeholders and drive MDM strategies for improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Data Excellence

Communication

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

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In this role, you’ll lead the management and assurance of maintenance and asset master data, ensuring accuracy, consistency and value across our operations. You’ll apply your expertise in SAP and data governance to shape best practices, influence stakeholders, and drive improvements in data quality and business processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering master data management (MDM) activities, including data assurance and quality improvement.
• Owning and maintaining the asset and work data model in SAP, including relevant configuration data.
• Reviewing and approving changes to data models and ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Providing expert advice and influencing the planning and delivery of effective MDM strategies.
• Task management and providing leadership to a team of analysts and advisors, acting as a role model and mentor.
• Supporting incident analysis, resolution, and stakeholder engagement across the business.
• Driving the development of a centre of expertise for MDM aligned with strategic goals.
• This role is hybrid with 2 days a week based in Reading, RG1 8DB. There will be occasional travel required to meet stakeholders based at different sites.

What you should bring to the role

We’re looking for a proactive leader with deep technical knowledge and proficiency in data excellence. You’ll be confident leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

• Expert knowledge of SAP or a similar asset management system, such as Maximo.
• Proven leadership in data design standards, governance and quality assurance.
• Strong project and activity management skills with a delivery-focused mindset.
• Excellent influencing, communication and analytical skills.
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders across the business, with the ability to understand requirements and communicate in non-technical language.
• Experience mentoring and managing junior team members.

What’s in it for you?

This role involves significant engagement with our digital transformation programmes and offers the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, driving improvements that shape the way the team operates.

• Competitive salary up to £64,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay up to 10% of salary.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.