Overview
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Pulsant is a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, offering innovative edge infrastructure solutions. With 14 data centres and a dedicated team of over 300 professionals, we support 1000+ client services across the UK with cloud, connectivity, and compute services.
The role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Data Management Lead to establish and embed a strong data management framework across Pulsant. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, this newly created role will define and maintain clarity around data domains, ownership, and the processes required to ensure data integrity, consistency, and strategic alignment. The role involves coordinating cross-functionally and delivering workshops with key stakeholders, with some national travel required.
What you’ll do
* Lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s data governance framework, policies, and standards.
* Define ownership, stewardship, and accountability across key data domains.
* Drive data quality, classification, lifecycle management, and compliance practices.
* Engage stakeholders to align priorities, resolve data issues, and promote adoption.
* Oversee governance processes for data changes, structures, and classifications.
* Partner with technical teams to ensure alignment with data architecture and strategy.
* Shape the strategic data roadmap and support business cases for investment.
* Champion a culture of data accountability, quality, and responsible usage across the business.
What / who we’re looking for
* Experience implementing data governance frameworks and metadata management in complex organisations; familiarity with data governance tools and platforms.
* Background in process design and change management.
* Strong understanding of data architecture principles and data modelling concepts.
* Proficient in Excel (or other data mapping tools).
* Experience facilitating cross-functional meetings and managing stakeholder relationships.
* Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
* Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
* Experience with data architecture principles and how structured data supports business operations.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to engage at all levels and lead cross-functional initiatives.
* Strong organisational and facilitation skills; able to run effective governance forums and working groups.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Pulsant offers
* A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work-life balance and well-being.
* A friendly, family-like atmosphere where many employees have long tenures with Pulsant.
* Benefits include 5% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, your birthday day off, annual wellbeing day, 2 volunteering days per year, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy license and more.
Location and working patterns
* Options to be based out of our Newcastle or Maidenhead office locations.
* Hybrid working – 3 days a week from the nearest office and 2 from home.
* 12-month fixed term contract.
How to hear more
To hear more about working at Pulsant check out: pulsant.com/careers; linkedin.com/company/pulsant-limited/life/; search @lifeatpulsant on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Pulsant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to us by email: careers@pulsant.com
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Analyst and Information Technology
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Equal opportunity statement: Pulsant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people.
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