Data Lead

Data Lead

Full-Time 65250 - 79750 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Sanderson Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the delivery of a large-scale enterprise data platform and drive data strategy.
  • Company: Leading business transforming core platforms with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, primarily remote work, and inclusive culture.
  • Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of data strategy and make a significant impact across operations.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in leading enterprise data programmes and excellent stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 65250 - 79750 £ per year.

A leading business is looking to bring in a Data Lead to join a large transformation initiative that is modernising core platforms and products across the business, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, and a new enterprise data platform (Microsoft Fabric). The programme is also driving the integration of UK and US operations, alongside significant business process transformation.

An experienced Data Lead is required to help shape and deliver the next phase of the data strategy, operating model, and platform implementation. This is a highly visible role requiring a proven leader who can operate across both business and technology functions, engaging senior stakeholders and ensuring delivery remains aligned to programme objectives and realised benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of a large-scale enterprise data platform implementation
  • Define and drive the data workstream strategy, roadmap, and governance
  • Support the programme's transition to an MVP-led delivery approach, ensuring focus on business value and measurable outcomes
  • Review and help shape the future operating model, benefits realisation, and target-state data capabilities
  • Work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders across the UK and US
  • Manage dependencies across wider transformation initiatives, including Dynamics 365 and Azure

Required Experience

  • Proven track record leading enterprise-scale data platform programmes from inception through to delivery
  • Strong experience operating within large business transformation programmes
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and data operating models
  • Experience delivering within Microsoft technology environments, including Azure

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with Microsoft Fabric
  • Exposure to Dynamics 365 transformation programmes

Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Lead employer: Sanderson Recruitment

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We think you need these skills to ace Data Lead

Data Strategy
Enterprise Data Platform Implementation
Stakeholder Management
Cloud Data Platforms
Data Operating Models
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Azure