Senior Data Programme Lead – Hybrid, 6‑Month Contract

La Fosse

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 140,000

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Job summary

La Fosse is seeking an experienced Data Programme Manager to lead a significant data transformation within a large enterprise. You will drive governance, platform delivery using Microsoft Fabric and Purview, and prioritise data and AI use cases while managing senior stakeholders.

The role combines technical programme leadership with product ownership, guiding a multidisciplinary team and owning the product backlog in a hybrid, London-based environment. Initial contract for 6 months.

Qualifications

Experience as Technical Programme Manager, Delivery Lead, or Data Product Owner.
Strong knowledge of modern data platforms, preferably Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
Experience with data governance, data quality, and data product management.
Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders.
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and complex delivery dependencies.
RAID management, requirements traceability and change control.
London-based, hybrid work arrangement.
Initial contract 6 months.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple connected workstreams.
Own and manage the integrated delivery plan, backlog and Agile ceremonies.
Act as Product Owner / Data Product Manager, defining data products, requirements and acceptance criteria.
Oversee the Microsoft Fabric and Purview platform build.
Drive data governance, data quality and product lifecycle management.
Manage senior stakeholders, steering meetings, RAID and change control.
Lead data and AI use-case discovery, prioritisation and business value assessment.
Challenge technical architecture and get hands-on with requirements, analysis and testing when needed.
Ensure delivery remains on track against agreed scope, budget and timelines.