Chief Data & Integration Architect for AI & Transformation

Aviva plc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% Bonus

Pension scheme

Private Medical Benefit

Aviva product discounts

Matching Share Plan

Save As You Earn

Volunteer days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Head of Operational Data & Integration to lead enterprise-scale data and integration architecture across the group. You will shape data flows between operational systems, enterprise platforms and customer services, aligning with AI strategy and regulatory requirements.

You’ll balance long-term strategy with pragmatic delivery, build a high-performing team, and collaborate with senior tech and business leaders to drive Aviva’s data foundations for advanced analytics and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-scale data, integration and architecture strategies.
• Ability to translate complex data concepts into business value and roadmaps.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and risk management in data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture vision for operational, master and reference data across Aviva.
• Define target-state data architecture and ensure trusted, secure data flows.
• Build and develop a team of data specialists to enable analytics, AI and transformation.

Skills

Enterprise data leadership

Executive stakeholder influence

Cloud & data technologies

Regulatory & risk awareness

Insurance/FS experience

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Object-store

Job description

Aviva plc is seeking a Head of Operational Data & Integration to lead enterprise-scale data and integration architecture across the group. You will shape data flows between operational systems, enterprise platforms and customer services, aligning with AI strategy and regulatory requirements.

You’ll balance long-term strategy with pragmatic delivery, build a high-performing team, and collaborate with senior tech and business leaders to drive Aviva’s data foundations for advanced analytics and