Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

Jersey Electricity Plc; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Electricity Plc seeks a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to enhance asset and maintenance master data management. This hybrid role involves collaboration across business areas, focusing on digital transformation and ensuring data quality. Ideal candidates will have strong SAP expertise and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £64,000

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Performance-related pay up to 10%

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SAP or similar systems.
• Experience in data design standards and quality assurance.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading master data management activities and ensuring accuracy.
• Owning and maintaining the asset and work data model in SAP.
• Mentoring team members and supporting incident analysis.

Skills

SAP

Data Governance

Project Management

Influencing

Analytical Skills

Communication

Tools

Maximo

Job description

We’re looking for a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to take ownership of our asset and maintenance master data, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement across our systems. As part of digital transformation, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various business areas and work on projects shaping the future of the organization.

What you’ll be doing as a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

In this role, you’ll manage and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and value of maintenance and asset master data across operations. You’ll leverage your expertise in SAP and data governance to establish best practices, influence stakeholders, and enhance data quality and business processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading master data management activities, including data assurance and quality improvement.
• Owning and maintaining the asset and work data model in SAP, including configuration data.
• Reviewing and approving data model changes to align with business needs.
• Providing expert advice on MDM strategies and influencing their implementation.
• Leading and mentoring a team of analysts and advisors.
• Supporting incident analysis, resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Developing a centre of expertise for MDM aligned with strategic goals.
• This role is hybrid, based in Reading (RG1 8DB), with occasional travel to other sites.

What you should bring to the role

We seek a proactive leader with deep technical knowledge and a commitment to data excellence. You should be confident in leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

• Expertise in SAP or similar systems like Maximo.
• Experience in data design standards, governance, and quality assurance.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on delivery.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

What’s in it for you?

This role involves engagement with digital transformation initiatives and collaboration across the business to drive improvements.

• Competitive salary up to £64,000 per annum.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Performance-related pay up to 10%.
• Generous pension scheme via AON.
• Benefits including health and wellbeing support, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by supporting our customers, communities, and the environment. Join us to make a difference and help shape the future.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment with opportunities for rapid career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centers or labs, we seek passionate individuals committed to making a difference.

If you want a sustainable career that impacts millions and protects water resources, join us. We support you every step of the way to build a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing support throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove barriers to success and assist those who need it.

During crises, we rally to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you may have opportunities to serve as an ambassador, with full training provided, gaining insight into our operations and colleagues.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.