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# Data Manager

- **Company:** Fruition Group
- **Location:** Wakefield, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Intelligence Development, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Visualization, Data Storage Technologies, Data Strategy, Data Management, Powerapps
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815361599-data-manager

## About the Role

* Proven experience in data management, with a focus on data migration, governance, and quality improvement.
 * Demonstrable experience leading data transformations across complex, enterprise-level systems.
 * Strong understanding of data automation, storage, and input processes.
 * Experience working with or managing third-party vendors or consultancies.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, able to present data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
 * Familiarity with modern data tools, cloud-based storage, M365/Power Apps, and data visualisation platforms.

## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Manager to lead a large scale data transformation for a rapidly growing and well respected organisation based in Wakefield.

This brand new role is perfect for someone passionate about building a data estate from scratch, improving data quality, and implementing a structured, future proof data governance framework. You'll have the freedom and backing to drive real change and shape how data is stored, managed, and leveraged across the business., This is a unique opportunity for a Data Manager to join a growing business at a pivotal stage in its digital transformation journey, with autonomy, support, and a clear mandate to make meaningful change.

 * Conduct a full assessment of the current data estate, identifying where data is stored, gaps in structure, and migration requirements.
 * Develop a comprehensive data roadmap, including governance policies, documentation, and clear steps to achieve a modern, unified data environment.
 * Lead the data migration process from legacy and acquired systems, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and minimal disruption.
 * Manage and improve data quality across multiple systems, ensuring consistency, reliability, and context.
 * Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency using digital tools.
 * Oversee data storage and input procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
 * Collaborate with internal teams, a small BI development team, and third-party consultancies to deliver data transformation initiatives.
 * Communicate data strategies effectively to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across the business.


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