Senior Data Delivery Manager

Unum; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee benefits provider is seeking a Senior IT Delivery Manager with a focus on data and analytics to guide Agile teams in executing data transformation initiatives. The role demands excellent stakeholder management and an understanding of modern data platforms, making it crucial for driving business capabilities and strategic goals.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

DC pension scheme

Life, medical and income Insurance

Access to remote GP

27 days holiday with buy/sell option

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experienced in managing permanent and contract resources.
• Ability to drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile delivery teams across data and infrastructure workstreams.
• Drive successful delivery of complex data programmes.
• Implement new solutions to enhance business capabilities.

Skills

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Data transformation

Communication skills

Cloud technologies

Job description

Job Posting End Date: June 29

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

Senior IT Delivery Manager - Data

Hybrid –Dorking or Basingstoke, 3 days a week minimum

What will you bring?

We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families. We are seeking a Senior IT Delivery Manager with a background in data and analytics to lead high performing Agile delivery teams in the successful execution of data driven transformation initiatives. This is a key leadership role responsible for guiding several agile and/or infrastructure and operations teams supporting various business and technical capabilities, services or functional areas of IT. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Agile delivery teams (circa 7 direct reports) across data and infrastructure workstreams.
• Implement and deliver new solutions to enable, enhance or transform business capabilities or services.
• Drive the successful delivery of complex data programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.
• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, cloud technologies (preferably Microsoft Azure), and data architecture.
• Experienced in managing both permanent team members and contract resources.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver data transformation programmes from concept through to execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a strong delivery mindset.
• Ability to challenge constructively, coach effectively, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Generous Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• DC pension scheme
• Life, medical and income Insurance
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.

We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers. We’ll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact directly. #LI-VI1 #LI-Hybrid

Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company:

Unum UK