Data Management Practitioner (AI & Data)

AI & Data - Data Management Practitioner Rate: £640-£685 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Location: Central London - Hybrid and Remote considered Contract: 21 May 2026 - 31 December 2026 Sector: Healthcare / Public Sector The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Data Management Practitioner to support a high-profile AI & Data programme within a large-scale healthcare/public sector environment. This role will focus on the operational and technical management of Microsoft licensing services across the enterprise tenant, ensuring seamless provisioning, governance, and service continuity. This is an excellent opportunity for a Microsoft 365 specialist with strong operational licensing expertise to work within a complex, mission-critical environment supporting modern digital healthcare services. Key Responsibilities Assign, manage, and reconcile Microsoft licences across the tenant environment Support user and organisation onboarding through accurate licence provisioning Monitor licence consumption and coordinate operational top-ups to maintain uninterrupted service delivery Work closely with identity, provisioning, and platform teams to coordinate licensing activities Act as the technical escalation point with Microsoft for licence-related operational issues Maintain strong service assurance and governance standards across licensing operations Ensure licensing administration aligns with operational procedures and platform dependencies Skills & Experience Required Strong experience administering Microsoft 365 and Entra ID tenants Proven background in operational licence management and control Good understanding of the Microsoft 365 licensing ecosystem, including: Tenant structures Licence types and dependencies Service enablement across Microsoft platforms Experience supporting onboarding and provisioning processes within enterprise environments Strong attention to detail with a proactive, service-focused mindset Ability to work across multiple technical teams within a complex organisation Please Note This role is focused on operational licensing management and service enablement. The following areas are explicitly out of scope: Commercial negotiations SKU selection and purchasing Renewals or cost optimisation Licensing strategy or advisory services