Data Strategy Manager/Data product Manager (Strategy)

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Bromley, Greater London, United Kingdom

2 months ago

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Job title: Data Strategy Manager/Data product Manager (Strategy)

Location: Bromley (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Contract Length: 12 months

Daily Rate: £650/Day

Status: Inside IR35

Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you a data enthusiast with a flair for strategic thinking? Do you thrive in regulated environments and have a passion for modern data practises? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading organisation in the IT/Financial Services sector, is looking for a Data Strategy Manager to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis.

About the Role:

As the Data Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data landscape for our client. You will lead the development of data domain strategies, ensuring a seamless end-to-end data flow design. Your collaboration across business and technology teams will drive multiple projects, align strategic objectives and enforcing governance standards. Get ready to make a significant impact!

Who You Are:

Experience in data strategy, data product management, or data transformation

Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, and modern data architectures is essential.

Global Payments domain expertise: payment rails, clearing/settlement, cross-border flows, correspondent banking, treasury/payments operations is essential

Ability to communicate with both technical teams and business stakeholders

Experience creating strategy documents, roadmaps, and executive presentations

Background in strategy consulting within financial services, ideally from a Big 4 or top-tier consultancy is highly desirable.

Certified in SAFe POPM/Architect, CDMP/DAMA, with additional cloud certifications being a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision Roadmaps: Define data domain strategies and modernisation pathways while co-developing roadmaps with delivery teams.

Portfolio Intake Discovery: Assess new requests to drive data landscape simplification and governance.

Governance Routines: Lead the adoption of target data patterns, ensuring control efficacy and compliance readiness.

Architectural Vision PI Planning: Align enterprise blueprints with strategic enablers.

Delivery Verticals Support: Validate Epic acceptance criteria and advise on prioritisation and trade-offs.

Voice of Customer Use Case Capture: Serve as the strategy-layer product manager to capture and prioritise use cases for measurable value.

Data-as-Product Advocacy: Promote shared services and champion cultural change across domains.

Global Payments Domain Expertise: Leverage your payment rails knowledge, including ISO20022 and SWIFT MT/MX.

Regulatory Reporting Knowledge: Navigate PSD2/Open Banking and AML/Sanctions reporting controls with ease.

Why Join Us?

Be a part of an innovative team that values your expertise.

Drive strategic initiatives that influence the future of data management in the financial services industry.

Enjoy a collaborative working environment that encourages growth and development.If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the world of data strategy, we want to hear from you! Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with our client!

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Let's shape the future of data together!

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