Data Programme Manager

Oliver James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 129,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking a Data Programme Manager for a contract role outside IR35, with £700-£750 per day. The position runs initially for 6 months (likely 12) and is based in Manchester or London with occasional office days.

Start ASAP to lead a new central data function, bringing data from multiple platforms into one central capability. You will lead a distributed team including a Data Architect, three Data Engineers, a QA Lead, Data Analysts, three Data Stewards and Data Quality,

Qualifications

• A track record delivering data programmes in financial services or another regulated environment.
• Experience leading data migrations or large-scale data ingestion and consolidation.
• Experience mobilising a new team or function, including setting up governance, cadence and delivery structure.
• Someone who can get up to speed fast. Start is immediate and productivity within weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a new central data function across multiple platforms.
• Stand up the team: Data Architect, Data Engineers, QA Lead, Data Analysts, Data Stewards and Data Quality.
• Governance, cadence and delivery structure for a distributed UK team.

Skills

Track record delivering data programs

Experience leading data migrations

Experience mobilising a new team

Ability to get up to speed quickly

Job description

Data Programme Manager - Contract - Outside IR35

£700-750 per day | 6 months initially, likely 12 | Manchester or London (occasional office) | ASAP start

A regulated financial services business is building a new central data function and needs a Data Programme Manager to lead it from day one.

The programme will bring data from multiple operating platforms into one central capability. You'll lead the delivery and stand up the team around it: a Data Architect, three Data Engineers, a QA Lead, Data Analysts, three Data Stewards and Data Quality. The team works across the UK, so you'll need to lead a distributed group well.

What they need

• A track record of delivering data programmes in financial services or another regulated environment
• Experience leading data migrations or large-scale data ingestion and consolidation
• Experience mobilising a new team or function, including setting up governance, cadence and delivery structure
• Someone who can get up to speed fast. The start is immediate and they expect you to be productive within weeks.

Nice to have

• Data governance and stewardship experience, including working alongside data owners
• Experience in credit, lending, asset management or another multi-entity FS setting