Accenture UK & Ireland

Data Lineage Manager

Company
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/12/2025
Description
Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience

Career Level: Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Lineage Manager to join our Data & AI Practice.

We deliver scalable, business critical solutions for our clients in the Data Management and Governance team. Our end-to-end experience allows our Data practitioners to advise on Data management and Strategy, Modelling, MDM, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Privacy and compliance through to Data Mesh and Marketplace. Our technology and consulting expertise and breadth skills enables transformational change at any scale.

You will learn, grow and advance amongst an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to our global training and network of experts, this is the role for you. 

In our team you will learn:


  • How to showcase and apply your existing skills onto our clients landscapes
  • How to grow your skills working on challenging and innovative solutions in the Data Lineage and Metadata Management spaces
  • Work on new technologies with demanding clients and grow your Data expertise and consulting skillset
  • Work in highly skilled teams advising and supporting our clients through some of the most complex data challenges ever faced.


  • As a Data Lineage Manager, you will need to:


  • Work with client teams to design and implement modern, scalable data solutions using a range of new and emerging technologies, leveraging your prior experience in this area
  • Work with traditional delivery or Agile methodologies delivery of projects
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, often needing to bridge the gap between the business and technical teams to understand client requirements
  • Leverage your Data Lineage and Metadata Management experience in solutioning business problems using tools like Collibra, Informatica, etc.
  • Lead Data Management delivery team and build/own relationship with clients
  • Contribute to our internal networks and special interest groups


  • We are looking for experience in the following skills:


  • Designing and implementing Data Lineage solutions (e.g., Collibra, Informatica or similar) to ensure accurate tracking and management of data flow
  • Leading the development and execution of Metadata Management strategies to enhance data governance and quality
  • Implementing Data Catalogues to improve data discoverability and accessibility across the organization
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Data Lineage and Metadata solutions into existing data management frameworks
  • Providing expertise and guidance on best practices for Data Lineage and Metadata management
  • Ensuring compliance with data governance policies and standards through effective Data Lineage and Metadata solutions
  • Continuously evaluating and improving Data Lineage and Metadata processes to align with evolving business needs and technologies.


  • Set yourself apart:


  • DAMA CDMP and DCAM accredited
  • Outlining a vision, strategy and roadmap for data management well as developing the case for change to support that vision
  • Defining and implementing reference data and metadata management, including next generation solutions and strategies, operating models, architecture and solution components
  • High technical proficiency in Collibra, Informatica or Talend.


  • What’s In It For You

    At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

    Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

    About Accenture

    Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at http://www.accenture.com/

    Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

      

    Closing Date for Applications 28/11/25

    Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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