Data Manager - Hybrid Working in Manchester

Data Management ManagerLocation: Manchester Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experienceCareer Level: ManagerAccenture 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.We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Management & Governance Manager to join our Data & AI Practice.We provide the trusted data foundations and AI ready data to deliver scalable, business critical solutions for our clients to harness the value of data and AI. We advise across Data Governance, Strategy, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality & Observability, Metadata Management and Data Products as well as supporting organisations adoption of AI including Agentic Data Management, AI Observability, Semantic Layers and Ontologies.We are looking for candidates that have deep experience in one or more core capabilities below and wants to be a trail blazer in reinventing Data Management & Governance for the AI era.AI Data Management: awareness or experience of areas such as Agentic Data Management, AI Observability, semantic layers, knowledge graphs and ontologies.Data Governance & Strategy: experience supporting the design or implementation of governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, ownership and stewardship models.Data Quality & Observability: working knowledge of profiling, rule definition, controls, monitoring, issue management, remediation and root-cause analysis.Metadata Management: experience with business glossaries, data catalogues, lineage, classification, metadata standards or data discovery processes and tools.Master & Reference Data Management: understanding of relevant principles, data models, matching, survivorship, workflows, stewardship, technology and common solution components.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. How to grow your skills working on challenging and innovative solutions in the Data Management and Governance spaceWork on new technologies with demanding clients and grow your Data expertise and consulting skillsetWork in highly skilled teams advising and supporting our clients through some of the most complex data challenges ever faced.As a Data Management Manager, you will need to:Act as a subject matter expert in one or more Data Management and Governance capabilities, providing clear direction across client engagements.Lead the design and delivery of Data Management and Governance solutions aligned to client priorities, regulatory requirements and measurable business outcomes.Manage projects or workstreams, including scope, plans, resources, budgets, risks, dependencies, governance and delivery against agreed milestones.Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, setting clear objectives, allocating work, coaching colleagues and creating an inclusive, high-performing environment.Assess current data capabilities, translate complex findings into practical recommendations and mobilise delivery plans that achieve sustainable improvements.Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, facilitate senior workshops and communicate effectively across business, data and technology audiences.Contribute to business development by shaping proposals, estimating delivery effort and supporting client pitches and commercial discussions.Develop and improve Data Management propositions, methods, accelerators and thought leadership, sharing knowledge across the practice.Experience leading a project or substantial workstream from definition through delivery, managing plans, resources, risks, dependencies and quality.Demonstrable experience managing, coaching and developing team members, including providing direction, feedback and performance support.Experience contributing to proposals, delivery estimates, case studies, propositions, methods or reusable assets.Commercial awareness and the ability to balance client outcomes, delivery quality, team wellbeing and engagement performance.Strong written and verbal communication, with the credibility to influence business, data and technology stakeholders across multidisciplinary and multi-location teams.Relevant experience in areas such as Agentic Data Management, AI Observability, semantic layers, knowledge graphs and ontologiesRelevant certifications e.g. DAMA CDMP, DCAM, technology or cloud accreditationsImplementation experience with leading technologies in data governance, catalogue, Data Quality, observability, MDM or cloud data platforms.Knowledge of regulatory, privacy, risk or compliance requirements and how they translate into proportionate data controls.What’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!