10+ years of experience in data management with a focus on analytics and warehousing.
Expertise in Electronic Content Management (ECM) systems and CAD tools.
Advanced understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and database management.
Proficient in data analysis, conversion, and master data management using SQL or PL/SQL and BI tools like Power BI.
Strong leadership skills in directing cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement data management strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data analysts, engineers, and stewards.
Establish and enforce data governance policies and standards.
Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics.
Monitor data quality and implement processes for cleansing and validation.
Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Facilitate the setup of data repositories to meet project information requirements.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Access to advanced data management tools and technologies.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Engagement in projects that address critical global challenges.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Wood Group is recruiting for a Senior Data Manager to join its US business unit in Houston, TX.
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The Role
The Senior Data Manager is responsible for overseeing the data management function across the organization and provide support to Capital Project Execution. This role ensures data integrity, security, and accessibility while supporting strategic data governance through data maturity and analytics. The Senior Data Manager leads a team of data professionals and collaborates with cross-functional departments to align data initiatives with business and project goals.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement data management strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Experience in engineering project lifecycle and project data management practices for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects preferably for the nuclear industry.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data analysts, engineers, and stewards.
Establish and enforce data governance policies and standards across organization and projects.
Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics.
Monitor data quality and implement processes for data cleansing and validation.
Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy, consistency and maturity of data.
Facilitate the setup and configuration of the data repositories to meet project information requirements.
Coordinate with Information Management and discipline leads in the definition of applications to be used and data to be generated, collected, and disseminated.
Manage the data interfaces between engineering applications and data repositories across internal and external locations, as appropriate.
Responsible for developing execution plans to include data management plans, information handover specifications, instructions to suppliers, etc., work processes and other key deliverables to meet project requirements.
Oversee and coordinate data management activities including configuration, analytics, and cleanup as required to ensure accurate consistent data is available through project's lifecycle into construction, commissioning and operations.
Train and support project teams in the use of data management tools for equipment list development and reporting.
Manage the project close out and shutdown for the data management systems and applications.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of data platforms and tools.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve the data management function.
Qualifications
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
10+ years of experience in data management, with a strong focus on data analytics, maintenance, mining, modeling, and warehousing.
Specialized expertise in Electronic Content Management (ECM) systems, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, engineering industry standards and specifications, and engineering and construction workflows.
Advanced understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and/or database management and administration.
Proficient in all aspects of data management, including data analysis, conversion, and master data management, using tools such as SQL or PL/SQL, BI tools like Power BI.
Strong leadership skills directing cross-functional team to deliver data management requirements per contractual requirements.
