Principal Data & AI Delivery Lead - GCS

Aviva; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Principal Data & AI Delivery Lead to shape their new Global Corporate & Specialty Data and AI Team. This role involves driving substantial data initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes, offering a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity up to 10% of salary

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares up to £1,200 annually

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and resources

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Product Owner or Portfolio Lead in data projects.
• Certifications as CSPO, SAFe, or PSPO.
• Strong understanding of data engineering and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy for data initiatives.
• Manage product backlog and lead sprint planning sessions.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and manage stakeholder collaboration.

Skills

Data engineering

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Certified Scrum Product Owner

SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager

Professional Scrum Product Owner

Tools

SQL

Python

Cloud-based data platforms

Data visualisation tools

Job description

Principal Data & AI Delivery Lead - GCS National - £70,000 - £90,000 London - £90,000 - £110,000 ( (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological development, and as an organisation Aviva are investing in strengthening data & AI as a distinctive capability. With Aviva’s return Lloyd’s specialist insurance market, we have ambitious plans to grow GCS and provide expert support for our customers in an ever-changing world.

Are you excited by innovation and keen to deliver meaningful change? Would you like the chance to help shape a new team, working together to uncover opportunity and solve real business problems in an exciting and growing area.

If yes, then you may be the perfect fit for this opportunity as Delivery Lead within Aviva’s new Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) Data and AI Team. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence the direction of this brand-new team. We will drive cutting-edge data capabilities to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and stakeholder outcomes.

A bit about the job:

The GCS Data & AI team aims to transform our business by using data to achieve tangible outcomes. Through strong internal and external stakeholder partnerships, we will enable a market leading data-driven organisation that empowers our expert colleagues.

As the ideal candidate you’ll have experience of working with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify and seize opportunities and solve real-world problems. You’ll play a key part in shaping the future of GCS, delivering successful, productionised solutions.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Delivery Lead to oversee our portfolio of initiatives. This role is critical in shaping the data strategy, ensuring that our delivery is well-structured, effectively executed, and aligned with our broader objectives.

Experience with Lloyd's and the London Market would be beneficial but is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Product Vision & Strategy – Define and communicate a clear vision for data initiatives within the team, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.

• Backlog Management – Develop, prioritise, and maintain the product backlog to reflect strategic direction and maximise value delivery.

• Sprint Planning & Execution – Lead sprint planning sessions, set clear objectives, and ensure the development team understands key deliverables.

• Facilitation of Scrum Events – Organise and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Stakeholder Collaboration – Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, data specialists, and the team, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.

• Risk & Issue Management – Identify and proactively address potential risks and blockers to maintain momentum and ensure timely delivery.

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Leverage data analytics to monitor team performance, product quality, and project progress, driving continuous enhancements.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience – Demonstrable experience as either a Product Owner or Portfolio Lead, ideally within data-focused projects. Experience in AI, data engineering, or analytics within a regulated domain is a plus.

• Certifications – Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) or similar qualifications are highly desirable.

• Technical Proficiency – Strong understanding of data engineering and analytics, with familiarity in tools such as SQL, Python, cloud-based data platforms, and data visualisation tools.

• Leadership & Collaboration – Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, in a data-centric environment, with excellent facilitation and conflict-resolution skills.

• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking – Ability to use data to inform decision-making and drive success.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• National Salary £70,000 - £90,000.London Salary £90,000 - £110,000. (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s!

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in!

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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