Data Programme Manager in Sheffield

Energy Jobline ZR; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Data Programme Manager for a 6-12 month fixed-term contract in Sheffield (or Leeds). The role leads enterprise data platform transformations for a global banking client, requiring consultancy-grade delivery and a track record handling £5M–£20M+ budgets.

You will drive Data Fabric/Data Mesh initiatives, govern with senior stakeholders, and manage multi-million budgets while ensuring data governance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Data Transformation track record in large-scale programmes (£5M–£20M+ budgets).
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (30+ headcount).
• Strong gravitas with executive stakeholders; translates architecture to business outcomes.
• Willingness to work on-site 3 days per week at UK client hub.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of high-value data transformation programmes.
• Drive modern data platforms (Data Fabric/Data Mesh, cloud data lakes).
• Lead governance with C-suite stakeholders and secure funding lines.
• Manage multi-million-pound budgets, capacity planning, and partners.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and regulatory controls across programmes.

Skills

Data transformation

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

On-site logistics

GCP

Qlik/BI

Tools

GCP

Qlik

BI tools

APIs

Data virtualization

Job description

Job Description

Sponsorship isn't being offered with this position, please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

6-12 month Fixed Term Contract role with a Consultancy (Banking Client) in Sheffield (or Leeds)

Summary

The consultancy is seeking an accomplished Data Programme Manager to lead complex, multi-stream enterprise data platform transformation initiatives within a global banking client's UK technology hub.

This role requires a candidate who combines consultancy-grade delivery rigour with a proven track record of managing £10M+ enterprise data, cloud, or Data Fabric/Mesh transformations in global banking or financial services.

Core Responsibilities

• Enterprise Programme Execution: Own end-to-end delivery of high-value data transformation programmes, coordinating cross-functional pods (data engineering, BI, architecture, and business change).
• Data Fabric & Platform Delivery: Drive the execution and rollout of modern data platforms (Data Fabric, Data Mesh, Cloud Data Warehouses/Lakes, API integration frameworks) to unlock data value across complex legacy and cloud architectures.
• Executive Governance & Steering: Lead programme governance, manage C-suite/executive stakeholders across Business and IT, secure funding lines, and manage dependencies in a heavily matrixed organisation.
• Financial & Resource Management: Exercise strong commercial control over multi-million-pound budgets, capacity planning, resource allocation, and third-party delivery partners.
• Risk & Regulatory Controls: Ensure robust data governance, lineage, quality controls, and compliance frameworks across all programme deliverables.

Requirements & Qualification Criteria

Essential (Non-Negotiable)

• Data Transformation Track Record: Deep experience leading large-scale data, cloud, or enterprise analytics transformation programmes (£5M–£20M+ budgets) within Banking or Financial Services.
• Programme Scale & Team Leadership: Proven ability to scale and direct multi-disciplinary change teams (30+ headcount) across onshore, nearshore, and offshore locations.
• Senior Stakeholder Gravitas: Exceptional political acumen and executive presentation skills; comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and translating technical architecture into business outcomes.
• Location Logistics: Full commitment to working 3 full days per week on-site at the client's UK technology hub.

The Ideal Profile:

• Consultancy & Banking Pedigree: A background combining senior leadership in boutique/Tier-1 consultancies with embedded delivery inside global investment or corporate banks.
• Institutional Knowledge: Direct prior exposure to the end client's internal governance frameworks, change delivery structures (Global Banking & Markets / Operations IT), or technology stacks.
• Domain Focus: Deep domain background across post-trade operations, securities services, finance, or regulatory data reporting.
• Technical Depth: Practical understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), automated data sharing APIs, Qlik/BI platforms, and enterprise data virtualisation.