Data Delivery Director

Alexander Ash Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Delivery Director to lead technology initiatives within Financial Services. This role demands a strategic thinker who can engage with senior stakeholders and drive optimum outcomes through cloud solutions and data governance. You will mentor a talented team, ensuring collaboration and continuous improvement while managing technology budgets and vendor relationships. If you are passionate about technology and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within Financial Services.
• Strong technical background in infrastructure and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and prioritization for technology delivery.
• Design and enforce data governance policies for compliance.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Solutions

Data Governance

Team Leadership

Communication

Tools

Cloud Technologies

Data Management Principles

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: As an experienced delivery director, bring shape, structure and prioritisation to a dynamic book of work.
• Lead engagement with senior stakeholders across all business lines to determine the inputs to a major technology deal.
• Cloud Solutions and Fin Ops: Leverage experience of cloud and finops best practice to challenge and support engagement with internal application teams, architects and third parties to drive optimum deal outcomes.
• Data Governance and Management: Design, establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the technology delivery team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Communication: Ability to engage and lead conversations with the most senior of technology, finance and business line leaders.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to understand requirements, communicate progress, and address concerns effectively.

Qualifications Required:

• Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing technology delivery and/or infrastructure/architecture management within Financial Services.
• Strong technical background with expertise in infrastructure, cloud technologies, and data management principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across departments and external partners.
• Demonstrated experience in managing technology budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.