Data Lead

Sanderson Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Lead to drive a major transformation initiative, modernising core platforms built on Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Fabric. You will steer the delivery of a new enterprise data platform and define the data workstream strategy to deliver measurable business value.

The role is highly visible, largely remote with one day a week in London, and requires collaboration across UK and US stakeholders to align

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading enterprise-scale data platform programmes from inception through to delivery.
• Strong experience in large business transformation programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and data operating models.
• Experience delivering within Microsoft technology environments, including Azure.
• Desirable: experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Desirable: exposure to Dynamics 365 transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale enterprise data platform implementation.
• Define and drive our data workstream strategy, roadmap, and governance.
• Support our programme transition to an MVP-led delivery approach, ensuring focus on business value and measurable outcomes.
• Review and help shape our future operating model, benefits realisation, and target-state data capabilities.
• Work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders across the UK and US.
• Manage dependencies across wider transformation initiatives, including Dynamics 365 and Azure.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Programme leadership

Strategic thinking

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Dynamics 365

Office 365

Job description

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven track record leading enterprise-scale data platform programmes from inception through to delivery
• Strong experience operating within large business transformation programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and data operating models
• Experience delivering within Microsoft technology environments, including Azure
• Desirable: experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Desirable: exposure to Dynamics 365 transformation programmes

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale enterprise data platform implementation
• Define and drive our data workstream strategy, roadmap, and governance
• Support our programme transition to an MVP-led delivery approach, ensuring focus on business value and measurable outcomes
• Review and help shape our future operating model, benefits realisation, and target-state data capabilities
• Work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders across the UK and US
• Manage dependencies across wider transformation initiatives, including Dynamics 365 and Azure

Technologies:

• Azure
• Cloud
• Fabric
• Support
• Office 365

More:

We are a leading business seeking a Data Lead to join a major transformation initiative modernising our core platforms and products, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, and a new enterprise data platform built on Microsoft Fabric. This programme is driving the integration of our UK and US operations alongside significant business process transformation. The role is highly visible and primarily remote, with one day a week in London. We value respect, equality, and an inclusive culture, and we are committed to supporting applicants with any adjustments they may need during the recruitment process.