Data Management Associate Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience 
Career Level: Associate 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. 

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As a team: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Management Specialist to join our Data & AI Practice.

We deliver scalable, business critical solutions for our clients in the Data Management and Governance team. Our end-to-end experience allows our Data practitioners to advise on Data management and Strategy, Modelling, MDM, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Privacy and compliance through to Data Mesh and Marketplace. Our technology and consulting expertise and breadth skills enables transformational change at any scale.  

You will learn, grow and advance amongst an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. 

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to our global training and network of experts, this is the role for you.  

In our team you will learn: 

• How to showcase and apply your existing skills onto our clients landscapes 

• 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. 

As a Data Management Specialist, you will need to: 

• Work with client teams to design and implement modern, scalable data solutions using a range of new and emerging technologies, leveraging your prior experience in this area 

• Work with traditional delivery or Agile methodologies delivery of projects 

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, often needing to bridge the gap between the business and technical teams to understand client requirements 

• Leverage your Data Governance and Data Quality experience in solutioning business problems using Data Management and Governance techniques, frameworks and best practices.  

• Lead Data Management delivery team and build/own relationship with clients 

• Contribute to our internal networks and special interest groups 

We are looking for experience in the following skills: 

• Demonstrable experience in delivering end-to-end Data Governance and Data Quality solution implementation 

• Demonstrable experience in growing Data Management skills within teams as part of your experience  

• Good working understanding of the current leading Data Governance and Data Quality technologies 

• Well-rounded knowledge of technical and non-technical aspects of data management, including Reference Data Management, Data Quality Improvement, Metadata Management, Data Marketplace and Data Governance. 

• Experience working in a client-facing / consulting environment to build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor. 

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to apply analytical and creative thought process. 

• Proven success in contributing in a multi-location team-oriented environment. 

Set yourself apart: 

• DAMA CDMP and DCAM accredited

• Outlining a vision, strategy and roadmap for data management well as developing the case for change to support that vision 

• Defining data management operating models including Data Governance Frameworks and the roles and responsibilities around ownership of data across an enterprise 

• Defining and implementing reference data and metadata management, including next generation solutions and strategies, operating models, architecture and solution components 

• Regulatory and Compliance or Policy work in Data Management and Governance space 

What’s in it for you 

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 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. 

About Accenture 

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. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at http://www.accenture.com/ 

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. 

Closing Date for Applications 24/01/25

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found 

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About Accenture

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