Programme Data Steward - Configuration and Data Maangement

In this hands-on role you will align data across current and future systems, working with business owners and programme teams to improve repositories and support system changes. You will operate remotely with occasional on-site attendance for workshops, setup, migration, testing and training. You’ll apply data management, configuration management and governance plans, maintain metadata and data lineage, and ensure secure, traceable data flows across projects. This role focuses on data quality, provenance, lifecycle controls and effective information management to support programme reviews and handovers.

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Life Assurance 6x salary with pension
• 25 days holiday plus holidays, with buy/sell option
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Flexible Benefits including Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work

• Apply Delta Programme and CMDC data plans, processes and standards; maintain data management procedures
• Maintain records of data ownership, sources, classification, lifecycle status, decisions and corrective actions
• Define metadata, naming conventions, taxonomies, identifiers and cross-system mappings
• Monitor data quality and coordinate issue resolution with owners
• Support design, setup, testing and maintenance of SharePoint libraries and repositories
• Oversee controlled data migration and repository reorganisations while preserving provenance and access controls
• Maintain data lineage and contribute to the Programme Information Model
• Apply lifecycle controls from creation to disposal
• Maintain asset information including ownership, custodianship, location, status and relationships
• Coordinate and record controlled data transfers with provenance and authorised changes
• Integrate data management with configuration and change control; provide data quality and lineage evidence
• Apply security, classification and handling controls for sensitive information; escalate material concerns
• Produce management reports and evidence for reviews and audits
• Maintain records to support knowledge transfer, handover and continuous improvement

• Applied knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK CDMP or comparable data management principles
• Hands-on data management experience in a complex, regulated environment
• Understanding of data lifecycle, data quality, document management and information governance
• Experience creating and applying Data Management Plans and organisational procedures
• Practical experience using SharePoint to govern information repositories
• Experience using Windchill or another PLM/PDM platform
• Experience supporting controlled data migration and system implementation
• Experience managing physical or digital asset information across lifecycle
• Experience handling sensitive or classified information with appropriate controls
• Proficient use of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills

• Analytical mindset
• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• DAM A-DMBOK CDMP knowledge
• SharePoint
• Windchill or PLM/PDM platforms