Data Delivery Manager London ·

Keyrus
London
1 week ago
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The Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamicDelivery Managerwith strongtechnical data expertiseto lead the delivery of complexdata integration, management, andanalytics projectswithin ourinternational client base. This role requires a unique blend of deeptechnical understanding, strongleadership skills, and exceptionalstakeholder managementcapabilities. You will be responsible for the fullproject lifecycle, fromplanningandexecutiontorisk managementandcontinuous improvement, ensuring successful delivery withinbudgetand agreedtimelines. This includes managingmulti-year,enterprise-level data transformation programs. You will also play a key role incoachingandmentoringotherproject managers.

  • Hybrid model:London-based - 3 days per week in Canary Wharf.
  • Salary range:£83k to £108K

Responsibilities:

  • Lead deliveryofcomplex data projects, includingdata integration,data management, andanalyticsinitiatives in aglobal environment. Managemulti-year enterprise data transformation programs.
  • Act as asubject matter expert, supportingdata product ownersandbusiness stakeholdersin definingdata solutions, product vision, features, androadmaps.
  • Contribute toscoping, prioritization, and managingdata solutionsandproduct backlogs, ensuring alignment withprogram delivery schedulesand milestones.
  • Data Architecture & Patterns:Understand keydata architecture patternssuch asdata warehouses, data lakes, lakehouses, data mesh, data factory, anddata products, along with components likeMDMandmetadata management.
  • Data Solution Design:Be able to applydata integration patterns, target data modelling techniques, data sharing, and use cases.
  • BI, AI, and Analytics:Knowledge ofBI, dashboarding,machine learning (ML),deep learning,Gen AIconcepts, and relevant use cases.
  • Data Governance:Understand keydata governance patterns, includingcentralized,decentralized, andself-servicemodels.
  • Data Solution Lifecycle:Bring the knowledge ofscoping, design, delivery, anddeploymentofdata solutions, along with best practices, communication, and documentation.
  • Testing & Deployment:Be able to define key concepts fordata solutions deployment,testing, andacceptance criteria.
  • Cloud & Hybrid Environments:Deliverdata solutionsincloud and hybrid environmentson at least onemajor cloud platform.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations:Includingproduct owners, analysts, architects, managers, and sponsors. Balanceprioritiesand understandclient needs.
  • Project & Program Planning:Define and manage project and program plans aligned to product backlogs, overall delivery schedules, and key milestones.
  • Agile Delivery:Experience inagile data and analytics projects, includingScrum at Scale.
  • Project Governance:Establish and manage effective project governance, incorporating both agile delivery and more traditional roadmap governance where applicable.
  • Risk Management:Identify, manage, and mitigate project and program risks, including generic and data-specific delivery risks. Proactively remove blockers.
  • Overseedelivery teams, workload, and resources, includingperformance, onboarding, offboarding, and knowledge transfer.
  • Manage teams acrossgeographies and time zones.
  • Manage project and program budgets effectively.
  • Promote best practices and drive continuous improvement in project and program delivery.
  • Strong communicationskills(written and verbal) to conveyproject status and updatesto stakeholders effectively.

What we're looking for in our applicants:

  • Previous experience as Data Engineer, Data Architect, Developer or similar.
  • Proven track recordof successful delivery indata integration, data management, and analytics projectswithininternational environments.
  • Deep technical understandingofdata architecture,solution design, and related concepts.
  • Extensive experienceinsenior stakeholder management(includingprogram managers, enterprise architects, business sponsors, etc.).
  • Practical experiencewithScrum at Scaledelivery.
  • Certified Scrum Master.
  • Experience managingandcoaching project delivery managers.
  • Experience managing delivery teamsacross differentgeographiesandtime zones.
  • Strong analyticalandproblem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication,interpersonal, andpresentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively manageresource allocationandperformance.
  • Experience managingprojectandprogram budgets.
  • Experience identifying, managing, andmitigating risksin projects and programs.
  • Ability to promotebest practicesand drivecontinuous improvement.

Good to have:

  • Certified Product Owner.
  • Background inFinancial Servicesor related industries.

Why Keyrus?

Joining Keyrus means joining a market leader in the Data Intelligence field and an (inter)national player in Management Consultancy and Digital Experience.

You will be part of a young and ever-learning enterprise with an established international network of thought-leading professionals driven by bridging the gap between innovation and business. You get the opportunity to meet specialized and professional consultants in a multicultural ecosystem.

Keyrus gives you the opportunity to showcase your talents and potential, to build up experience through working with our clients, with the opportunity to grow depending on your capabilities and affinities, in a great working and dynamic atmosphere.

Keyrus UK Benefits:

  • Competitive holiday allowance
  • Very comprehensive Private Medical Plan
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • Sodexo Lifestyle Benefits
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Referral Bonus Scheme
  • Training & Development via KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience)

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