MDM System Manager

The Data Services team at Weightmans plays a central role in enabling the firm to operate as a data-driven organisation. Sitting within Business Services, the team is responsible for the management, governance and strategic use of data across the firm, ensuring that information is accurate, trusted and delivers real value to both clients and internal stakeholders.

The MDM System Manager is responsible for establishing, owning, and scaling the organisation’s Master Data Management capability. This includes leading the selection, implementation, and ongoing operation of an enterprise MDM platform, defining associated governance and operating models, and ensuring high-quality, trusted master data across core business domains. The role will work closely with business stakeholders, data owners, IT, and external suppliers to embed MDM as a foundational data capability that supports operational efficiency, reporting, analytics, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. Key Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the organisation’s MDM capability, from initial setup through to business-as-usual operation
• Own the end-to-end MDM lifecycle, including matching and merging rules, survivorship, hierarchy management, golden record creation and reference data management
• Manage the selection, onboarding, and ongoing optimisation of the MDM software platform
• Define and implement MDM governance processes, including data ownership, stewardship, issue management, and change control
• Partner with business data owners and subject-matter experts to define master data standards, policies, and quality rules
• Oversee data quality monitoring, remediation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Integrate the MDM platform with downstream systems, data warehouses, reporting, and analytics platforms
• Act as the primary point of contact for MDM-related issues, enhancements, and roadmap planning
• Manage third-party vendors and implementation partners where required
• Build and mature the MDM operating model, including documentation, runbooks, and team capability
• Support regulatory, audit, privacy, and data retention requirements relating to master data
• Establish and manage a MDM team.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

Do you have experience in iRecruitment?, Ideally you will have previous experience in a similar role a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be;

Essential

• Proven experience implementing or managing an enterprise MDM solution
• Strong understanding of MDM concepts including matching, merging, survivorship, hierarchies, and golden records
• Experience designing and operating data governance and stewardship models
• Solid data modelling skills and understanding of core master data domains
• Experience working across business, data, and technology teams to deliver shared outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• Legal data experience
• Familiarity with modern data platforms, data warehouses, and analytics tools
• Experience working in regulated or data-sensitive environments
• People management or capability-building experience
• Relevant certifications in data management, data governance, or architecture

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.