Head of Data Delivery - FTC
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Job description
Are you a dynamic, action orientated leader who can head a cross-functional squad dedicated to driving data change with our key external partner? We are looking for a Head of Data Delivery on an 18 months Fixed Term Contract. This role is pivotal in modernising our data infrastructure. You will build scalable, secure, and future-proof suite of data solutions. Your work will enable analytics, and foster a data-enabled culture across Nest.
You will work closely with our key external partner; and lead an multi-disciplinary squad responsible for delivering across the Data & Insight space. Outputs include a new, useable, modern Data Platform; and the development of a Joint Data Team. Your squad will include skills of data engineering, modelling and analytics, digital analytics and data platform best practice.
The Head of Data Delivery will help build the squad, and organise the project. You will make links between the project, technology, with what it means for everyday users. You will represent as a technical subject matter expert in decision making., Don't worry if you think you don't have all the key skills, it might be worth taking the few minutes to apply as we're good at spotting potential and offer a generous training budget. Please download a full job description to find a full scope, deliverables, experience and personal attributes required for this role.
Flexible and agile working Everyone's personal situation is different.
To make the most out of hybrid working, we've introduced different ways of working, which include (subject to role requirements):
- hybrid of office (Canary Wharf, London) and home working (there will be an expectation to attend the office, once - twice a week, or more, as required)
- reduce or vary working hours
- reduce or vary the days worked
- work compressed hours
- job share
Requirements
Do you have experience in Leadership?, Are you an organised problem solver, who can engage external partners, and thinks creatively about how to build and deliver data solutions? If yes, please apply. Your work will enable Nest's Strategy: to help our members achieve financial peace of mind. The minimum criteria for this role are:
- Supplier Management and Project Delivery Skills
- Has proven knowledge and experience in building and delivering data / data platform solutions. A recognised specialist and adviser in these skills, including user needs, generation of ideas, methods, tools and leading or guiding others in best practice use in Data Platforming and use.
- Experience of managing internal / external supplier relationships, to deliver data solutions.
- Holds a deep knowledge of best practice and new capabilities in the data profession.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, ability to influence and garner support from both peers and senior stakeholders
- Experience of prioritisation between multiple teams and demands
- Extensive knowledge of data delivery requirements
- Experience Leading Teams
- Experience in coaching others and leading a team of technical subject matter experts.
- Experience integrating internal and external teams.
- Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects, requiring delegation of work and the review of others' work product.
- Can contribute to the assessment of other teams, providing guidance and support as necessary.
