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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Group Data Lead - **Company:** A1 Personnel - **Location:** Sheffield, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Cleansing, Data Conversion, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Structures, Information Lifecycle Management, SAP Project Management, Technical Data Management Systems, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Data Analytics, Data Management, Infor - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2854465665-2 ## About the Role * ntialProven experience in data leadership, data governance, or enterprise data management r * oles.Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, cleansing, migration, and integration within ERP environments (Infor experience advantage * ous).Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technical t * eams.Excellent stakeholder engagement, coordination, and influencing sk * ills.Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple workstreams to tight deadl * ines.Fluent professional English (written and ver bal).Desi * rableExperience supporting Infor ERP or other large-scale ERP transformat * ions.Experience building group-level data ownership and governance framew * orks.Familiarity with complex multi-site manufacturing or engineering environm ents. Personal Attr * ibutesPragmatic and delivery-focused with strong strategic capab * ility.Collaborative communicator who builds trust across func * tions.Passionate about data quality, simplification, and operational excel * fortable operating within a high-visibility transformation prog ## Description seWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Group Data Lead to take ownership of all data-related activities within our enterprise-wide Infor ERP implementation programme - Leapfro g.This is a pivotal role bridging business and technical domains, ensuring data across all UK sites is clean, harmonised, and implementation-ready to meet key project milestones through 2026 and beyon d.Beyond ERP go-live, you will define and establish the foundation for group-wide master data management and data governance - transitioning the organisation from a decentralised, inconsistent data landscape to a centrally managed, structured, and scalable data environmen t.This role will shape the future of our data-driven operating model and reporting capabilit y. Key Responsibilit ies 1. Data Readiness & Clean * singLead and complete data cleansing and harmonisation across all sites and business un * its.Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and migration readiness in line with ERP construction and transition pha * ses.Oversee data filtering, simplification, and validation activities aligned to delivery timeli nes.2. Data Mapping & Migration Coordina * tionFacilitate mapping of legacy data structures to the Infor ERP data model, ensuring full business alignm * ent.Act as the bridge between business users, stream leads, and technical teams to ensure seamless data translat * ion.Coordinate data conversion and migration cycles across key pha * ses:System Tes * tingEnd-User Tes * tingFinal Migration & Go- * LiveWork with technical experts to ensure ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools are developed and embedded to industrialise data transf ers.3. Master Data & Governance Foundat * ionsDefine and implement the blueprint for Group Master Data and Data Governa * nce.Establish consistent data definitions, hierarchies, ownership models, and quality controls across key business domains (commercial, engineering, programmes, manufacturing, et * c.).Leverage ERP platform capabilities to embed scalable governance practi ces.4. Business-Technical Coordina * tionServe as the functional data lead within the ERP project struct * ure.Collaborate with technical data teams, project leadership, stream leads, and business data own * ers.Ensure full alignment of data activities with overall transformation milesto * nes.Translate business requirements into structured governance frameworks and actionable data standa rds.5. Reporting Continuity & Future Readi * nessEnsure reporting continuity post go-live through consistent and structured data des * ign.Enable operational, site, and group-level reporting consiste * ncy.Lay the groundwork for future analytics and business intelligence capabil * ity.Promote simplified, standardised data structures to improve visibility and decision-mak ing.6. Ongoing Group Data Leadership (Post-Implementat ion)Following ERP go-live, this position will evolve into a permanent Group Data Lead / Data Officer role responsible * for:Cross-system data harmonisation across ERP, Industry 4.0, IoT, and digital manufacturing syst * ems.Establishing sustainable data governance and stewardship framewo * rks.Maintaining a single source of truth across the organisat * ion.Driving simplification, optimisation, and continuous improvement of group-level report ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Anomaly Detection - Using unsupervised Machine Learning for detecting anomalies in customer base](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/6-anomaly-detection-using-unsupervised-machine-learning-for-detecting-anomalies-in-customer-base) - [Why Your AI Agent Keeps Hallucinating Your Data: Building Deterministic Context Layers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2055-why-your-ai-agent-keeps-hallucinating-your-data-building-deterministic-context-layers) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)