Data Delivery Manager

Specsavers; Nottingham, Dereham, Wirral, Alnwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a Data Delivery Manager to lead data-focused teams and ensure the efficient delivery of data products. This role involves managing delivery scope, collaborating with stakeholders, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have experience in data project delivery within a matrix team, along with strong communication and leadership skills. Join Specsavers and contribute to their mission of enhancing lives through better sight and hearing.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering data projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of data projects and manage changes in scope.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and prioritise backlogs.
• Monitor tasks, milestones, and resources, providing regular updates.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Education

Agile Fundamentals

CAPM

Foundation Certificate in Scrum

PRINCE2

Job description

Are you ready to deliver innovative data products?Specsavers is looking for a Data Delivery Manager to join our team. This exciting role will be at the forefront of our digital & Data transformation, ensuring that our data products are delivered efficiently and effectively, aligning with our mission to change lives through better sight and hearing.

At Specsavers, we believe in delivering outstanding value and being loved by every customer. Our Technology team underpins this mission by defining, delivering, and supporting clear, value-focused, and efficient technology solutions. As the Data Delivery Manager, you'll play a crucial role in leading data-focused delivery teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality data products and services.

You'll oversee the delivery of a range of data projects. You'll manage changes in delivery scope or requirements, negotiate with business stakeholders, and organise delivery meetings and agile ceremonies. Your role will involve planning, executing, and maintaining delivery plans, balancing capacity and demand effectively, and proactively mapping and managing interdependencies. You'll collaborate with product, service, and technical owners to refine and prioritise backlogs, ensuring alignment with business outcomes. Additionally, you'll monitor tasks, milestones, and resources, provide regular reports and updates, and ensure solutions are fully tested.

We're seeking a qualified professional with experience delivering data products and services in a matrix team. You should have a proven track record of delivering data projects in a fast-moving and demanding environment. Experience with multiple delivery processes and methodologies, both Agile and Waterfall, is essential. Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, along with organisational and time management skills, are crucial. Certifications such as Agile Fundamentals, CAPM, Foundation Certificate in Scrum, or PRINCE2 are desirable.

Ready to take the next step in your career?If you're a proactive and experienced professional, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Specsavers and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Apply now and deliver our data products to new heights.

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