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Job Description

The Data Delivery Manager role is responsible for the creation and evolution of data delivery roadmaps and the subsequent end to end delivery of agreed change initiatives across cross functional technology teams through all delivery phases to meet the business needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Take ownership and drive forward the end to end delivery of technology data change initiatives.

In collaboration with key product stakeholders, develop and maintain a Data delivery roadmap, to deliver the vision and strategic priorities.

Identify and secure resources needed to support our delivery teams, identify and remove blockers to delivery.

Ensure that a balanced portfolio of change is pursued by the team, and that they have time dedicated for tasks and future delivery

Manage 3rd party development deliveries ensuring key milestones are communicated and ensuring excellent working relationships are maintained.

Manage and oversee externally developed data roadmaps to agreed schedules, priorities and estimates provided ensuring priorities are understood by all parties. 

Own and ensure the delivery change governance framework is followed for all changes and made visible to all stakeholders.

Coordinate regular service reviews, updates on in-flight projects and ensure the roadmaps are aligned and understood.

We are looking for someone who has:

Demonstratable experience of delivering technology (software) change initiatives through Agile methodologies.

Ability to work with high level direction, independently progressing change initiative shaping, set up and delivery.

Experience of managing and mentoring scrum masters and other delivery professionals.

Strong organizational skills, including an ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

Understanding of relevant tools and platforms (e.g. cloud platforms, web technologies, client-server technologies, continuous integration and deployment), with an eagerness to learn about new and unfamiliar technologies.

Adaptability and ability to manage rapid change in business needs, processes, or technologies.

Your experience should include:

Data Architecture Understanding – Knowledge of Data Platforms, data modelling, ingestion processes, and preparation techniques in Microsoft Fabric.

Familiarity with policies around data quality, security and regulatory compliance.

Ability to oversee data visualisations, dashboards and actionable insights for stakeholders.

Preferably educated to graduate level in a Technology or software related engineering degree and 8 years’ experience in delivering change

Background in delivery technology in customer facing industries.

Understanding of and experience with delivering in SAFe and agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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