Data Lead Delivery Manager

Xcede; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcede is seeking a Data Lead / Delivery Manager to join a growing team in London. The role is hybrid, with responsibilities spanning data product delivery, pipelines, and insights across several teams.

You will coordinate with data engineers and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery from source to consumption. The ideal candidate will have experience in data delivery programmes, a solid grasp of data platforms and data engineering, and strong communication and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data products and pipelines across multiple teams.
• Solid understanding of modern data platforms and data engineering.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate complexity and drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data products, pipelines and insights.
• Manage dependencies, risks, priorities and plans.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders.
• Drive Agile delivery and remove blockers.
• Influence stakeholders to meet business objectives.

Skills

Data delivery

Data programme management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Data engineering understanding

Job description

Data Lead / Delivery Manager | Hybrid Working

I'm working with a growing organisation making significant investments in its data capabilities and looking for a strong Data Delivery Lead to help turn strategy into reality.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of complex data initiatives, bring technical teams and business stakeholders together, and ensure data products and insights are delivered effectively from source through to consumption.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the delivery of data products, pipelines and business insights across multiple teams.
• Managing complex dependencies, risks, priorities and delivery plans.
• Working closely with Data Engineering teams, business stakeholders and cross-functional delivery squads.
• Driving Agile delivery, removing blockers and keeping projects on track.
• Challenging and influencing stakeholders to ensure delivery meets business objectives.

What I'm looking for:

• Experience in Data Delivery, Data Programme Management or Data Project Management.
• A solid understanding of modern data platforms, data pipelines and data engineering.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and multiple delivery teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• The confidence to navigate complexity, challenge where needed and drive outcomes.

Hybrid working with the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing data function.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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