Job Description

This opportunity is only open to internal Scottish Government applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

We have an opportunity for a B3 Data Lead to join the Master Data Management team. This is an ideal development opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience in governance of enterprise data across the Oracle Cloud applications.

DG Corporate provides a range of services to core SG directorates, public bodies as well as some NDPBs, NMDs, inquiries and other bodies. This post sits within the Corporate Hub function.

The Master Data Management Team are the custodians of the Enterprise Structures for Oracle Cloud. Any changes to the key data are co-ordinated through the MDM team and governed through the Organisational Change Control Board. Data that is essential to the organisation’s services includes the Finance Chart of Account and Organisation structures across the following oracle applications:

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Human Capital management (HCM)
• Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS)
• Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Finance
• Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Workforce
• Enterprise Data Management Cloud Services (EDMCS)

Reporting directly to the C2 Head of MDM Team, the postholder will take responsibility for all operational decisions regarding the enterprise structures. This busy post is responsible for keeping the Oracle Cloud applications aligned with organisational restructures, ministerial portfolio changes and the onboarding of new organisations. The postholder will manage a range of internal and external customer, including senior managers from external agencies, senior business partners and finance leads. They will prioritise workloads and ensure the team has the capability to deliver change against demanding timescales.

Key Responsibilities

The Data Lead implements the data governance framework and policies to provide direction for the ongoing operational delivery of enterprise data required to support Oracle Cloud Financial Applications and business processes. The postholder will:

• Own and govern enterprise master data across Oracle Cloud applications, ensuring COA integrity, version control, accuracy, and consistent application of approved organisational changes.
• Lead data governance and risk management, identifying risks, coordinating mitigation with data owners, and embedding best practice standards across functions.‑practice standards across functions.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships, acting as primary liaison between MDM, Finance, and user groups, and representing MDM in governance forums.
• Ensure enterprise data accuracy and consistency across all five Oracle Cloud applications, using EDMCS to create, modify, and retire data elements while maintaining a robust audit trail for all hierarchy changes.
• Contribute to the development of written and verbal data analysis outputs, such as reports and presentations, ensuring content is accurate, insightful, and tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee service delivery and operational support, including managing the iFix queue, ensuring service standards are met, and maintaining high quality customer engagement.‑quality customer engagement.
• Lead and develop the MDM team, providing performance management, resource planning, and coordination of outsourced specialists to ensure effective delivery.

Experience:

• Excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills, with experience of successfully managing multiple stakeholder relationships to deliver business outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills and experience of problem resolution techniques, with ability to absorb potentially conflicting information to produce solution.
• Strong track record of eliciting information requirements, employing necessary tools and methods to develop or maintain appropriate data models.
• Experience in manipulating, linking, and cleansing data to carry out data quality activities.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financial Applications EDMCS (ERP, HCM, FCCS, EPM Finance, EPM Workforce), with practical experience in managing Chart of Accounts structures and hierarchies.
• Experience in coordinating organisational change processes, ensuring accurate and timely application of approved updates across multiple systems.

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave.

This is a hybrid-compatible role. From 9 November, colleagues who can work in a hybrid way will be required to spend at least 40% of their hours working in person. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 grade employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Thursday 22 October.

If you have questions about your application please contact joanne.farnan@gov.scot

Selection Process

All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment.

Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC.

Recruitment Principles

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases