Data Service Line Lead

Version 1; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Belfast is seeking a Data Service Line Lead to define and drive their data strategies. This mid-senior level position involves market analysis, collaboration with sales teams, and leadership of delivery teams. The role offers a range of benefits focused on employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Healthcare

Educational support

Community involvement programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in defining and implementing data strategies.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture and emerging technologies.
• Leadership experience with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the go-to-market approach for data services.
• Conduct market research and analyze competitor positioning.
• Collaborate with sales to develop compelling narratives.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Analytics

AI/ML

Market analysis

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Version 1 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do.

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ employees, €350/£300m revenue
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

Job Description

The Data Service Line Lead is a strategic and influential position responsible for defining, driving, and refining Version 1’s go-to-market approach for data services and solutions. This individual will own the vision, strategy, and execution plan that transforms how Version 1 positions and delivers data offerings to clients, ensuring alignment with market trends, emerging technologies, and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Current Data Landscape
• Map and evaluate existing offerings, accelerators, skills, references, and partnerships to understand Version 1’s current data capabilities.
• Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing portfolio for future innovation.
• Conduct Market Research
• Stay informed on data trends, emerging technologies, and niche market opportunities relevant to target industries and customers.
• Analyze competitor positioning and recommend strategic differentiators.
• Develop Data Vision & Strategy
• Formulate a forward-looking data strategy that integrates partnerships, accelerators, methodologies, and reference architecture.
• Align the strategy with company goals and customer needs.
• Shape Go-to-Market Narrative
• Collaborate with sales to translate the data strategy into compelling narratives.
• Create collateral like pitch decks, brochures, and thought leadership content.
• Enable Delivery Teams & Partners
• Work with delivery teams and partners to ensure readiness for new offerings, including resource planning and upskilling.
• Establish frameworks for successful data project delivery.
• Support Pre-Sales Engagements
• Act as a trusted advisor and SME for clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in solution scoping and proposal development.
• Drive Transformational Change
• Own and promote the data agenda, fostering culture of innovation.
• Measure and report on data initiatives’ impact, refining approaches as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in defining and implementing data strategies or transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and emerging tech.
• Experience in market analysis and identifying growth opportunities.
• Ability to develop compelling narratives with sales and marketing teams.
• Experience managing technology partnerships.
• Leadership experience working with delivery teams, mentoring, and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Results-oriented with adaptability to change and ambiguity.

Additional Benefits

At Version 1, we prioritize employee wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability with benefits such as profit sharing, career progression schemes, flexible working, healthcare, wellbeing initiatives, educational support, reward schemes, and community involvement programs.

Drop us a note to find out more.

Contact: Laura Cowan
Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting