Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management - Glasgow/Hybrid

Jefferson Frank; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical projects and partnering with product teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in Cloud technologies and a strong background in Change and Risk Management. This position offers significant visibility and the opportunity to shape key data initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Cloud technologies.
• Strong background in Change and Risk Management within financial services.
• Delivery experience in Scaled Agile or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and improvement of complex data and technology projects using Agile frameworks.
• Manage risk across the software product lifecycle.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and quality teams.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Change Management

Risk Management

Test Automation Strategy

DevOps

Education

Professional Risk Management qualifications (e.g., CRISC, IRM, FRM)

Job description

Overview

Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management. Location: Glasgow (Hybrid).

An international financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management to lead the safe and efficient testing, deployment, and delivery of large-scale data initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality requirements while managing risk and fostering innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and improvement of complex data and technology projects using Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks.
• Manage risk across the software product lifecycle, identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential challenges.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and quality teams to deliver high-quality solutions that support customer and business needs.
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure performance against agreed terms.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting modern technologies and best practices in testing, deployment, and risk management.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Essential Experience

• Proven expertise in Cloud technologies
• Strong background in Change and Risk Management within financial services.
• Delivery experience in Scaled Agile or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern testing and environment management frameworks.

Highly Valued Skills

• Experience with Test Automation Strategy / Engineering.
• Professional Risk Management qualifications (e.g., CRISC, IRM, FRM).
• Knowledge of DevOps & CI/CD strategy and engineering.

What\'s on Offer

This is an opportunity to play a senior leadership role in a global financial services organisation, shaping the deployment and risk management strategy for large-scale data initiatives. The position offers significant visibility across the organisation, the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, and the ability to make a direct impact on customer and business outcomes.

For more information on this exciting new opportunity, reach out to Marley Taylor at Tenth Revolution Group with your CV: [e-mail]