Interim Data Delivery Manager

Eden Smith Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market-leading brand in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Data Delivery Manager for a 3-6 month contract. The successful candidate will lead data-focused delivery teams and oversee various data projects across business functions. Responsibilities include negotiating project scopes and deliverables with stakeholders, managing delivery risks, and ensuring alignment with compliance standards. Experience with data architecture and tools such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading data-focused delivery teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data architecture and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead data delivery teams to align projects with strategic goals.
• Oversee the delivery of diverse data projects across functions.
• Manage risks and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Data delivery management

Stakeholder negotiation

Risk management

Data compliance

Backlog prioritization

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Job description

Initial 3-6-month contract - Interim Data Delivery Manager - Incredible opportunity with a global market leading brand.

Role Summary

• Lead one or more data-focussed delivery teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality data products and services in a way that aligns to the goals of the value streams and our data strategy.
• Negotiate and agree with value stream stakeholders on delivery objectives, scope, deliverables, timescales, and budgets.
• Communicate and collaborate with value stream stakeholders to provide visibility into delivery progress, capacity, and risks
• Drive effective execution of prioritised backlogs, aligning with business goals and technical requirements.
• Be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of projects including anticipating, identifying and mitigating project risks and managing cross team dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing delivery of a range of different data projects across a diverse variety of business functions
• Manage changes in delivery scope or requirements, negotiating as necessary with business stakeholders.
• Consider and manage non-functional requirements such as information security, data protection (GDPR), and compliance with internal standards.
• Proactively map and manage interdependencies, identifying and addressing delivery risks.
• Collaborate with product, service, and technical owners to refine and prioritise backlogs, ensuring alignment with business outcomes.
• Monitor tasks, milestones, and resources weekly against the delivery plan. Provide regular reports and updates in line with programme governance and business stakeholder requirements.

Technical Capabilities

• Understand the high-level solution architecture of the data service or platform and its interface points.
• Collaborate with data architects to align delivery outputs with enterprise architecture principles.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance delivery practices.
• Have an awareness of different technologies used within a typical data stack, such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory and Power BI.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data modelling approaches and appropriate use.