Data Science Transformation Leader

Elsevier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Transformation Director (Data Science) to lead the multi-workstream transformation, govern the programme, and provide senior leadership with clear progress, risk, and value signals. You will shape business cases for future investment and ensure delivery discipline across complex data initiatives.

You will champion governance, drive coherent portfolio decisions, and translate technical data science work into strategic business outcomes for stakeholders across the

Qualifications

• Experience governing data science delivery and translating technical content for senior audiences.
• Proven track record in portfolio or transformation governance within technical organisations.
• Experience producing concise reports and presenting to executives.
• Strong grounding in MSP/PRINCE2/SAFe or equivalent programme methods.
• Experience building or contributing to business cases with financial modelling.
• Excellent written communication and ability to influence without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Define and improve standards for programme management across the transformation.
• Provide independent assurance on delivery, flag risks early.
• Run governance cadences and produce decision-oriented packs for leadership.
• Maintain a coherent view of the whole change portfolio and align with OKRs.
• Support business case development and validate benefits with Finance.
• Translate data science complexity for non-technical leadership.

Skills

Data science governance

Portfolio governance

Executive reporting

Programme management

Stakeholder influence

Technical understanding of ML/AI

Job description

Elsevier is seeking a Transformation Director (Data Science) to lead the multi-workstream transformation, govern the programme, and provide senior leadership with clear progress, risk, and value signals. You will shape business cases for future investment and ensure delivery discipline across complex data initiatives.

You will champion governance, drive coherent portfolio decisions, and translate technical data science work into strategic business outcomes for stakeholders across the