Data Programme Manager
London or Horsham - Hybrid (3DPW in office)
£90,000 - £95,000 + Benefits
VIQU is working with a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Data Programme Manager to lead a critical data workstream within a large-scale business and technology transformation programme. This role will focus on modernising data capabilities across Commercial and Specialty Lines insurance, delivering integrated data solutions, strengthening data governance and establishing a trusted, consistent data environment to support business operations, strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities of the Data Programme Manager:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the data workstream within a major insurance transformation programme, ensuring alignment with wider business and technology objectives.
- Translate complex business requirements into structured data initiatives, defining programme scope, priorities, milestones and measurable outcomes.
- Develop and manage integrated delivery plans, overseeing resources, budgets, dependencies, risks and critical path activities across multiple workstreams.
- Drive the delivery of modern data solutions, including data ingestion, transformation, storage and consumption, aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Oversee the development of a consistent and reliable single source of truth for critical business data across Commercial and Specialty Lines insurance.
- Embed data management and governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, quality controls and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams of data architects, engineers, designers and governance specialists to ensure successful programme delivery.
- Manage senior stakeholders, providing clear communication on delivery progress, programme risks, priorities and business outcomes.
Key Requirements of the Data Programme Manager:
- Proven experience managing large-scale data transformation programmes, ideally within Commercial Lines or Specialty Lines insurance.
- Strong understanding of modern data platforms and technologies, particularly Azure, Databricks and Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI and Power Apps.
- Experience delivering end-to-end data solutions, covering data ingestion, transformation, storage, integration and consumption.
- Strong programme management capabilities, including delivery planning, budget management, resource allocation, risk mitigation and dependency management.
- Experience implementing data management and governance frameworks, including data quality, ownership and stewardship.
- Ability to translate complex business challenges into clearly defined data initiatives and structured delivery plans.
- Demonstrable experience coordinating multidisciplinary data teams and delivering through matrixed organisational structures.
- Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence business and technical leadership.
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Data Programme Manager in City of London employer: VIQU Limited
Join a leading Investment Banking firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the financial sector. Our inclusive work culture values your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your projects, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
