Manager - Data and Analytics Transformation, Credit Cards

lloyds banking group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bank is seeking a Data Strategy Manager to spearhead the transformation in their Credit Cards business. This role involves overseeing the migration of data to the cloud while ensuring that business teams are aligned and equipped with the necessary tools. Ideal candidates will have expertise in cloud migration, data-related tools, and the ability to influence strategic decisions. The position is based in Manchester or Chester and offers a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, bonus scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• End-to-end ownership in driving outcomes and keeping teams aligned.
• Experience moving data from on-prem to GCP and enabling access for analysts.
• Strong grasp of relational databases and data engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own the migration plan and delivery cadence for data transformation.
• Run stand-ups and checkpoints for business and platform teams.
• Ensure analysts and product managers have access to necessary GCP tools.

Skills

Cloud migration expertise

Data know‑how

Strategic mindset

Clear communicator

Collaborative approach

Adaptability

Self‑starter energy

Tools

BigQuery

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Description Summary

Help lead the transformation of how we use our data in the Credit Cards business. Working as a Data Strategy Manager you will play a crucial role as we migrate and transform our data and processes to the cloud. In this role you will have oversight of the migration, keep business and platform teams on track, make sure the right tooling and access are in place for analysts and product managers within the business, and define how we measure success. You’ll combine expertise in cloud tooling, data product constructs and analytical tooling capabilities with data transformation. You’ll be expected to guide the transformation, provide strategic recommendations and insights in order to advise senior leaders. The role will be based in Chester or Manchester.

About this role

Help lead the transformation of how we use data in the Credit Cards business. As the Manager – Data and Analytics Transformation you'll play a pivotal role in migrating and modernising our data and processes to the cloud. You’ll oversee the migration plan, keep business and platform teams aligned, ensure the right tools and access are in place for analysts and product managers, and define how success is measured. This is a strategic role where you’ll combine expertise in cloud tooling, data product constructs, and analytical capabilities with a passion for transformation.

Expect to guide the journey, provide insights, and influence senior leaders as we shape the future of data for Credit Cards.

Key activities in the role

• Own the migration plan and delivery cadence for the data transformation in the Credit Cards business. This includes scoping, understanding dependencies, and criteria for datasets and business processes in our migration to GCP.
• Keep teams on track by running stand‑ups and checkpoints across Business, Credit Cards Platform, and group-wide GCP enablement; surface risks/issues early and drive mitigations and decisions.
• Maintain a current list of Credit Cards datasets, reports, and batch/real‑time processes; track readiness, gaps, and sign‑offs.
• Tooling & access enablement: Ensure analysts and product managers across the business have access to and can use the right GCP tools (e.g., BigQuery, IAM roles, gateways) and BI solutions, with robust controls.
• Explain technical ideas in simple terms, tailor updates for non‑technical audiences, and keep leadership and SMEs aligned.
• Success tracking and reporting: build simple dashboards/scorecards to show migration progress, business readiness, and outcome metrics.
• Continuous improvement: spot where extra support or expertise is needed; propose pragmatic fixes and process improvements to remove blockers.

We’re looking for candidates with the following knowledge, experience and capabilities

• End-to-end ownership – confident in driving outcomes and keeping teams aligned.
• Cloud migration expertise – experience moving data from on‑prem to GCP and enabling access for analysts and product managers.
• Data know‑how – strong grasp of relational databases, SQL, BI tools (Power BI, BigQuery), and data engineering concepts.
• Strategic mindset – connects technical detail to business outcomes and influences senior stakeholders.
• Clear communicator – explains complex ideas simply and builds consensus across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborative approach – works well with diverse teams and keeps everyone moving in the same direction.
• Adaptability – thrives in ambiguity, solves problems quickly, and focuses on delivering results.
• Self‑starter energy – proactive and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you’re passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of data, this is your moment. Join us and lead the way in transforming how we think, build, and deliver solutions that matter. Apply today and let’s create the future together!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values‑led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.