Data Delivery Lead

Reed; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global media organization

Job summary

Reed in London is seeking a Data Delivery Manager to drive strategic data projects from planning through delivery and continuous improvement. You will align data initiatives with business priorities, bridge the gap between stakeholders, data product managers, and tech teams, and promote agile practices while managing risks.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, define plans and budgets, monitor progress, and report to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PM experience in matrix environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional data projects.
• Knowledge of data platforms and cloud technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans including timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Lead the daily management of strategic data projects across various teams. Establish and oversee project governance structures and delivery processes.
• Manage project closure processes ensuring all deliverables and documentation are completed. Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and integrate improvements into future projects.
• Identify resource needs, manage budget allocations, and optimize project performance. Address financial variances and manage project expenditures within approved budgets.
• Proactively manage project risks and issues, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place and effectively communicated.
• Maintain robust tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor project progress against goals. Provide regular updates to stakeholders and adjust project strategies as needed.
• Facilitate change management processes to minimize disruptions and manage vendor relationships to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Cloud/data platforms

Tools

Asana

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Data Delivery Manager

• Contract Duration: Until end of March 2027
• Location: London (Hybrid working model)
• Inside IR35

As a Data Delivery Manager, you will spearhead the planning, execution, and enhancement of strategic projects within the Data team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that project delivery is in sync with departmental methodologies and serves as a crucial bridge among business stakeholders, data product managers, and technical teams. Your leadership will drive the successful delivery of high-value data projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals while promoting agile practices and managing risks effectively.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Initiation: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans including timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Project Execution and Coordination: Lead the daily management of strategic data projects across various teams. Establish and oversee project governance structures and delivery processes.
• Project Closure and Continuous Improvement: Manage project closure processes ensuring all deliverables and documentation are completed. Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and integrate improvements into future projects.
• Resource and Budget Management: Identify resource needs, manage budget allocations, and optimize project performance. Address financial variances and manage project expenditures within approved budgets.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively manage project risks and issues, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place and effectively communicated.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain robust tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor project progress against goals. Provide regular updates to stakeholders and adjust project strategies as needed.
• Change and Vendor Management: Facilitate change management processes to minimize disruptions and manage vendor relationships to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management within a matrix environment, utilizing methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and multi-faceted project portfolios.
• Strong familiarity with modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and data management best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.
• Desirable: Experience in media or publishing sectors, and familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Jira, or Microsoft Project.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a leading global media organization.
• Exposure to cutting-edge data technologies and project management practices.