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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Delivery Manager - **Company:** Eden Smith Limited - **Location:** Fareham, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Power BI, Cloud Services, Azure Data Factory, Data Delivery, Databricks - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-70E654E2449BA59792/ ## About the Role You'll have a good understanding of modern data platforms and cloud technologies, including: * High-level understanding of data platform architecture and integration. * Experience working alongside technical teams and solution architects. * Familiarity with cloud-based data technologies such as: * Databricks * Azure Data Factory * Power BI Understanding of data warehousing and data modelling concepts. Awareness of data governance, security and compliance principles. Skills & Attributes You'll be someone who: * Takes ownership and drives delivery outcomes. * Builds strong relationships with both technical and business stakeholders. * Communicates confidently with audiences at all levels. * Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities. * Leads with a collaborative approach while holding teams accountable. * Remains calm under pressure and adapts well to changing priorities. * Thinks critically, solves problems and continuously looks for ways to improve delivery. Experience Required Essential * Proven experience managing projects within Agile delivery environments. * Experience delivering medium to large-scale projects or multiple concurrent initiatives. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. * Experience working across cross-functional teams in a Matrix organisation. * Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Desirable * Experience delivering projects within Azure or other cloud data platforms. * Delivery or project management certification, such as: * PRINCE2 Foundation * Scrum Certification * APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) * PMI CAPM or Agile Fundamentals ## Description We're looking for an experienced Data Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of data and analytics initiatives across a modern, cloud-based data environment. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, product owners and technical teams to ensure high-quality data products and services are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to business priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in Agile environments and enjoys driving collaboration across cross-functional teams., Delivery Management * Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple data and analytics projects. * Manage delivery plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocation. * Work closely with business stakeholders to define project scope, priorities and delivery objectives. * Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks. * Manage dependencies across multiple teams to ensure successful project outcomes. * Adapt delivery plans where priorities or requirements change. * Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks and capacity. * Track delivery metrics to improve planning, forecasting and overall delivery performance. * Balance planned work with changing business priorities and unplanned requests. Agile Delivery * Champion Agile ways of working and continuous improvement. * Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and reviews. * Work with Product Owners and technical teams to refine and prioritise delivery backlogs. * Foster a collaborative, transparent and delivery-focused culture. Quality & Governance * Ensure appropriate governance and delivery standards are maintained throughout the project life cycle. * Support testing activities including functional, regression, user acceptance, performance and end-to-end testing. * Ensure projects comply with relevant security, governance and data protection standards. * Maintain delivery documentation, reporting and project governance. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)