Data Consultant

Empresaria Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Empresaria Group plc London is seeking a Data Lead to own a critical data workstream within a major transformation programme. The role demands leadership, structure and accountability in data initiatives across business and technology teams.

You will work with architecture, product ownership, delivery or data transformation backgrounds and influence senior stakeholders without a dedicated Programme Manager, driving outcomes and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data programmes or workstreams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in large, complex organisations in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic data workstream from inception through delivery.
• Create structure, governance and direction within ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Take ownership of business outcomes rather than a task list.
• Build and manage relationships with senior business, technology, data and risk stakeholders.
• Drive alignment and decision-making across multiple teams and functions.
• Provide challenge and oversight to engineering and delivery teams where appropriate.
• Ensure delivery remains focused on agreed business objectives.
• Support data platform modernisation and legacy estate migration initiatives.

Skills

Leadership presence

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Databricks

dbt

Job description

London | 12-Month Contract | 2-3 Days Onsite | Inside IR35 | Up to £650 per day

Data Lead | Financial Services Transformation Programme

We are seeking an experienced Data Lead to take ownership of a critical data workstream within a major transformation programme.

This role is suited to a senior data professional who operates beyond the boundaries of their job title, bringing leadership, structure and accountability to complex initiatives. You will lead a workstream end-to-end, creating clarity where priorities are evolving and ensuring successful outcomes across business and technology teams.

Whether your background is in architecture, product ownership, delivery, or data transformation, the key requirement is your ability to be recognised as a leader in the room, influencing senior stakeholders and driving decisions without the support of a dedicated Programme Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic data workstream from inception through delivery.
• Create structure, governance and direction within ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Take ownership of business outcomes rather than managing a task list.
• Build and manage relationships with senior business, technology, data and risk stakeholders.
• Drive alignment and decision-making across multiple teams and functions.
• Provide challenge and oversight to engineering and delivery teams where appropriate.
• Ensure delivery remains focused on agreed business objectives.
• Support data platform modernisation and legacy estate migration initiatives.

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data programmes or workstreams.
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience influencing senior business, technology and risk stakeholders.
• Background in Data Architecture, Data Product, Data Delivery, Data Transformation, or similar disciplines.
• Experience working within large, complex organisations.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.

Technical Experience

Technical expertise is considered a credibility requirement rather than a strict screening criterion.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Working knowledge of Databricks.
• Familiarity with dbt.
• Ability to engage credibly with Data Engineers and challenge technical approaches where required.
• Experience supporting data platform modernisation programmes.
• Exposure to legacy platform exit or migration programmes.

Preferred Experience

• Financial Services or other regulated industry experience.
• Availability to start at short notice.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership presence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware and outcome-focused.
• Ability to influence, challenge and drive decisions at senior levels.
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Day Rate: Up to £650 per day
• Contract Type: Inside IR35
• Duration: 12-month contract
• Location: London
• Working Pattern: 2-3 days onsite per week
• Start Date: ASAP