Senior Data Delivery Manager

Manager / Insurance / London / Permenant / onsite

Overview

Seeking a Senior Data Delivery Manager to drive the delivery of complex, high-impact data projects within my our clients Group Data Team. This role demands a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and leadership skills to manage multiple high-priority projects and influence key business decisions. You will be instrumental in shaping delivery strategies, optimising team performance, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership

• Strategically lead the end-to-end delivery of complex and high-impact data projects.
• Act as a key advisor, bridging the gap between technical and business stakeholders.
• Define and implement metrics-driven strategies, including DORA metrics, to enhance project outcomes.

Stakeholder Management

• Cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations managed.
• Translate technical deliverables into clear business value to secure buy-in and alignment.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, resolving dependencies and aligning priorities across teams.

Strategic Prioritisation and Adaptability

• Proactively align project priorities with organisational goals, ensuring flexibility in response to business shifts.
• Assess and communicate the impact of scope changes on delivery timelines, resources, and objectives.
• Focus on delivering maximum value by steering teams towards high-impact initiatives.

Advanced Project Management

• Anticipate risks and design mitigation strategies to ensure seamless delivery.
• Adapt delivery frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Scaled Agile, Waterfall) to meet project-specific needs.

Project Planning and Financial Oversight

• Develop robust delivery plans with clear timelines, milestones, and resource strategies.
• Lead budgeting efforts, ensuring accurate cost estimations and alignment with financial goals.
• Monitor financial performance and adjust plans to manage changes or challenges effectively.

Leadership and Team Development

• Empower teams by fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide team members, encouraging innovative solutions and proactive contributions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a delivery management role, preferably within a tech or data-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex, high-value projects.
• Expertise in metrics-based performance optimisation (e.g., DORA).
• Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies; experience with Scaled Agile is highly valued.
• Proven experience leading data, analytics, or data science initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the insurance industry is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.