Project Manager - Data Quality and MDM

Project Manager – Data Quality & MDM

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is recruiting for this role to join our Data & Analytics team. The position is based at one of our Gloucestershire UK sites, with hybrid working and regular collaboration across our international sites.

Data is one of Ontic’s most strategic assets. You will lead the implementation and adoption of our enterprise-wide Master Data Management strategy, ensuring that data quality is clearly defined, understood, measured, and continuously improved across the organization.

You will work across all levels of the business, engaging with business leaders, system users, and technical teams to define what “good” data looks like and how it is governed in practice. The role will see you driving cultural change in data stewardship, deploying enabling technology, establishing data quality metrics, and supporting the remediation of data quality issues across core enterprise systems.

You will also partner closely with IT and enterprise architecture teams to embed data governance principles into system and integration design.

At Ontic, our culture is integral to making sure we enjoy our work and deliver for our customers. To be successful you’ll bring a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ experience in a related role with demonstrable involvement in Master Data Management and data governance initiatives.

You will have a strong understanding of data modelling, hierarchy management, and golden record creation, and be comfortable working across ERP, CRM, PLM, and QMS environments within complex organisations.

You will be experienced in working with global, cross‑functional stakeholders, managing networks of data owners and stewards, and communicating the value of data quality to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Strong leadership, facilitation, and conflict‑resolution skills will enable you to manage resistance, translate governance policy into practical process improvements, and drive sustainable change.

Experience with in aerospace, manufacturing, or other regulated industries, along with knowledge of standards such as ITAR, EAR, GDPR, and CCPA, would be highly advantageous.

• Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 10 hours paid volunteering time
• Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

We care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness, so we offer a range of benefits to support what matters to you.

• We share a common sense – we’re a global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision.
• We have the freedom to choose – we’re challengers and innovators with the freedom to think differently and challenge the status quo.
• We create the opportunity – we’re change‑makers with a clear direction and a can‑do spirit.
• We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology | Industries:
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing