Data Product Development Lead

Arden University; Coventry; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Data Product Development Lead to spearhead the design and delivery of high-quality data products. You will guide teams to transform complex data into actionable insights that support decision-making processes across various departments. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in data product management and a solid understanding of agile methodologies and cloud platforms.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Study any Arden course for free

Access to Perkbox benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data product management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience designing user-centered solutions.
• Working knowledge of design thinking and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of data products.
• Transform raw information into actionable insights.
• Support evidence-based decision-making across the institution.

Skills

data product management

cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Fabric, Databricks, BigQuery)

lead cross-functional teams

design user-centered solutions

design thinking

agile methodologies

Education

Qualifications in Agile Methodologies, analytics, product management or a related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Trello

Job description

Salary: £58,000 - £64,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Head of Data Product Development

Department: Analysis, Insights and Performance

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This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our various sites.Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

The Analysis, Insights & Performance department at Arden University plays a vital role in driving data-driven decisions. By providing valuable insights, monitoring performance, and promoting innovation, the team supports the university's mission to enhance student outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

About the Opportunity:

The Data Product Development Lead will lead and guide the design, development, and delivery of high-quality data products that support evidence-based decision-making across the institution. This role bridges data, technology, and user experience to transform raw information into accessible, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders at all levels across teaching, research and operations.

About You:

Essential requirements:

• Proven experience in data product management or a similar role (e.g. analytics lead, data solutions architect)
  
• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Fabric, Databricks, BigQuery), and product development lifecycle features e.g. Azure DevOps
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience designing user-centered solutions, informed by research and engagement.
• Working knowledge and experience with design thinking and agile methodologies and tooling to deliver products (e.g. Jira, Trello, DevOps).

Desirable requirements:

• Qualifications in Agile Methodologies, analytics, product management or a related field.Understanding of data governance, ethics, and privacy regulations.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Monday 25th August

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.