Head of Data Strategy & Platform Engineering

Scrumconnect Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Limited is seeking a seasoned Data Lead to own and deliver a data strategy for a government client in Manchester. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in data leadership, technical skills in cloud-based platforms, and familiarity with public sector frameworks. The Data Lead will supervise multi-functional delivery teams and ensure governance standards are upheld, contributing to innovative solutions for 18 million citizens across newly rebuilt benefits systems.

Qualifications

• ≥ 10 years in data leadership roles.
• Proven track record in executing data strategies.
• Experience with government/public sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data strategy for Bereavement & Care services.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for the data platforms.
• Ensure adherence to data engineering policies and governance.

Skills

Data engineering

Data science

Analytics

Cloud-based data platforms

Modern ETL/ELT tools

Data modelling

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Scrumconnect Limited is seeking a seasoned Data Lead to own and deliver a data strategy for a government client in Manchester. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in data leadership, technical skills in cloud-based platforms, and familiarity with public sector frameworks. The Data Lead will supervise multi-functional delivery teams and ensure governance standards are upheld, contributing to innovative solutions for 18 million citizens across newly rebuilt benefits systems.