Data Management Coordinator

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Data Management Coordinator to join our Enterprise Excellence Team, based in Merthyr Tydfil. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £34,400 to £43,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

Joining an established team, the successful candidate will have hands-on responsibility for the effective and efficient co-ordination of Data Management activities, artefacts and information associated with the SV and Foxhound programmes. To support the programme team(s) and contribute where appropriate in all areas of development, support and release, and interact where required with staff in other functional areas such as Supply Chain, Planning, Performance, Commercial, Quality and Finance. All this to be done in line with standard company policies and procedures as identified in the company Quality Management System (QMS).

If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

• Data management of deliverables between GDUK, their suppliers, the customer and their agents.
• Data management of configuration data items including documents stored in the SV SDE and PDM.
• Software management and control of software library.
• Appropriate data handling of artefacts in accordance with ITAR and Data Privacy restrictions.
• Coordination of the document review process.
• Records management on the SV and Foxhound programmes.
• Providing advice and guidance on SV data management processes and procedures.
• Promoting consistent use of SV data management & handling processes and procedures.
• Support creation of user accounts for Livelink SVSDE.
• Maintain groups and file-plans for GDUK & External parties on SV SDE.

To apply for this role, you will require the following:

• Understand the principles of configuration management and data control.
• Awareness of commercial and legal constraints such as NDAs, ITAR, TAAs.
• Excellent people management, persuasion and communication skills, determination and tenacity, including ability to work with and influence senior managers.
• Ability to work under pressure to very tight deadlines.
• Strong experience of using Microsoft Office (especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Able to work additional hours as necessary to accommodate programme needs.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Good interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
• Security Clearance or ability to be cleared to SC.
• Ability to use engineering applications including LiveLink, PDM and SharePoint to manage the identification, capture, configuration, usage and release of programme artefacts.
• Experience of working in a MoD / UK Defence environment.
• Knowledge and experience in data management and control of software library.
• Experience of using a content management or records management system.
• Experience in an office administration role.

Our Company Benefits:

• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs.
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share.
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace.

About General Dynamics UK:

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employ more than 650 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognises the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.