Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 2 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
Are you passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact? The AA is a well-loved brand with a range of driver services much wider than most people realise. We have an enviable set of data assets from breakdown, service, repair, insurance, telematics, digital interactions, car dealers, and driving school!
If that’s not enough, we’re focused on making Data our new Superpower as one of only 4 strategic priorities for the Group. Our growing team is modernising our data infrastructure to a cutting-edge cloud platform and enabling machine learning and GenAI. Join us at an exciting time and be part of a team that is driving meaningful change for our customers, colleagues, and shareholders.
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This is the job
We are seeking a talented Data Delivery Lead to help us achieve our goals. We are in an exciting phase of transformation, reshaping our ways of working and welcoming new talent to ensure success and excellence in all we do. As the Data Delivery Lead within Data & Analytics, you will create a dynamic, innovative, and professional working environment. You will lead the Data Delivery team, which is responsible for driving key business outcomes and delivering the data scope crucial to strategic projects. This role involves forming and managing a high-performing team of Data Delivery Managers, setting the standard by promoting best practices, project governance, and controls.
If you are passionate about data and ready to lead a team to new heights, we would love to hear from you! This role offers an exciting and transformative work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to make a significant impact on our strategic goals.
What will I be doing?
- Lead the Data Delivery team within Data & Analytics, fostering a dynamic, innovative, and professional working environment.
- Drive key business outcomes by delivering the data scope crucial to strategic projects.
- Form and manage a high-performing team of Data Delivery Managers.
- Promote best practices in project governance and controls.
- Ensure success and excellence in all data-related initiatives.
- Contribute to an exciting and transformative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
What do I need?
- Proven experience in leading a Delivery/Project Management team, with familiarity in various methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Comprehensive understanding of the data domain, including governance, architecture, modelling, engineering, delivery, and quality.
- Superior communication and influencing skills, with proficiency in facilitating workshops and achieving consensus.
- Strong project management skills, including time management, risk management, and the use of tools like Jira.
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, with beneficial but not essential Project Management qualifications (Prince2, Agile).
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and networking abilities, with a sensitivity to the impact of change and a commercially astute mindset.
Additional information
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
- Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
- Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
- Company funded life assurance
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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