Master Data Management Lead

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic European business is seeking a Master Data Management (MDM) Lead for their Data & AI platform team. This remote role offers a unique opportunity to shape the MDM strategy and implement critical data management initiatives, significantly impacting the future data landscape of the organization as they build their capabilities in this area.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading MDM initiatives and data governance activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and drive data processes.
• Understanding of AI/ML and advanced analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the MDM programme.
• Drive the use of trusted master data to enhance customer experience.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, MDM, and Integration teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Data Governance

Collaboration

Master Data Management

Automation

AI/ML initiatives

Data quality

Tools

Informatica

Job description

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Remote (with occasional travel as needed)

Up to £70,000 + 15% discretionary bonus

We are currently supporting a dynamic and growing European business in their search for a Master Data Management (MDM) Lead to join their expanding Data & AI platform team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s critical data management initiatives as part of a broader transformation programme.

About the Programme

The business is making significant investments in data capability, with several streams of work already underway:

• Data Governance (communities already in place)
• Implementation of IPAZ and MDM solutions
• Migration of data intelligence to Snowflake
• AI initiatives
• Core Master Data Management (MDM) build-out

The Role

As the MDM Lead, you will:

• Provide technical leadership across the MDM programme
• Drive the use of trusted master data to enhance customer experience, optimise service delivery, and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure master data readiness to support advanced analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and automation across business operations.
• Work with the business to define and implement MDM processes and best practices
• Oversee the MDM technology solution (Informatica desirable, but not essential – training available)
• Collaborate with Data Governance and Data Intelligence teams
• Drive consistency and quality across key data domains: Customer, Product, Service, and Location (with more to follow)
• Working alongside Data Engineering, MDM & IPAZ, and Integration teams
• Part of a growing platform team (currently 10–15 people) with further headcount planned
• Supported by Professional Services teams covering MDM and Data Intelligence
• Remote role with flexible working arrangements
• Positive, innovative, and collaborative culture

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join at an early stage of the MDM journey, shape the solution, and make a real impact on the business’s future data landscape.