Senior Data Programme Manager (Data Products & Platforms)

BPX; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BPX is seeking a Senior Data Programme Manager to drive a large-scale data transformation focused on Financial Crime capabilities. You will plan and deliver multiple data products, coordinate Data Product Owners, and manage dependencies across business and technology teams in a hybrid London-based role.

The ideal candidate brings strong programme delivery experience with technical understanding of data platforms (AWS, Databricks, Teradata) and a proven ability to navigate regulatory pressures

Qualifications

• Experience in large, complex financial services delivery.
• Ability to understand and challenge data delivery plans.
• Knowledge of data platforms and cloud technologies (AWS, Databricks, Teradata).
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and dependencies.
• Ability to collaborate with Data Product Owners, architects and senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management in matrix organisations.
• Delivery-focused with ability to bring structure under regulatory pressure.
• Based in London and able to work in hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Develop delivery plans for 2027 with data product roadmaps.
• Coordinate Data Product Owners across workstreams.
• Review technical delivery plans and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering on data platforms.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across units and distributed teams.
• Identify risks, resolve blockers and provide recommendations.
• Align with Data Directors and senior stakeholders on priorities.

Skills

Programme management

Delivery management

Data products

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Cloud AWS

Databricks

Teradata

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Teradata

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Programme Manager to support a large-scale data transformation programme focused on Financial Crime capabilities within the financial services sector. The role involves planning and driving the delivery of multiple data products, coordinating Data Product Owners and managing dependencies across business and technology teams. We are looking for someone who combines strong programme delivery experience with a solid technical understanding of data platforms, architecture and data product development.

• Location: London, UK
• Work model: Hybrid
• Industry: Financial Services / Banking

Key Responsibilities

• Develop delivery plans for 2027, including priorities, resource requirements, timelines and data product roadmaps.
• Coordinate Data Product Owners across multiple workstreams, ensuring clear ownership, accountability and timely delivery.
• Review and challenge technical delivery plans, assess feasibility and identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency.
• Work with architecture and engineering teams to drive key decisions related to data platforms and technical dependencies.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across business units, central data platform teams and geographically distributed technology teams.
• Identify delivery risks, resolve blockers and escape critical issues with clear recommendations.
• Collaborate with Data Directors and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery progress.

Requirements

• Strong experience in programme or delivery management within large, complex financial services environments.
• Hands-on experience with data product builds and delivery, with the ability to understand and challenge technical implementation plans.
• Good understanding of data platforms and technologies, including cloud/AWS, Databricks, Teradata and data migrations.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, dependencies and delivery timelines.
• Ability to work effectively with Data Product Owners, architects, engineering teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Proactive, delivery-focused approach with the ability to bring structure to ambiguity and work under regulatory pressure.
• Must be based in London and available to work in a hybrid model.

Nice to have

• Experience in Financial Crime, AML, KYC or related regulatory transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Data Platforms (EDP) and enterprise data architecture.
• Experience working with geographically distributed technology teams.