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# Head of Data Engagement and Delivery

- **Company:** Allianz
- **Location:** Guildford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Delivery
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=744a68e639e0720c

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Product management?, * Experience leading demand and portfolio management in complex data or technology environments

 * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively without direct authority
 * Deep understanding of agile and lean delivery methodologies across multiple teams
 * Experience working within or leading data, analytics or technology functions
 * Demonstrated delivery leadership across cross-functional programmes
 * Ability to translate complex delivery challenges into clear, business-focused narratives
 * Executive presence with confidence engaging at C-suite and senior leadership level
 * Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
 * Experience managing teams and developing high-performing individuals
 * Degree level education (2:1 or above) or equivalent experience

Desirable Skills

 * Experience within insurance or financial services environments
 * Experience implementing OKRs or outcome-based delivery frameworks
 * Experience leading organisational or operating model change
 * Familiarity with data product management practices and lifecycle
 * Exposure to multi-disciplinary data teams (Engineering, BI, AI, Governance)
 * Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage

## Description

* You design and own an end-to-end demand management process, creating a single, structured intake for all business data requests
 * Facilitate prioritisation forums with senior stakeholders, using data and Rapid Impact Analysis to inform decisions
 * Manage and communicate a transparent backlog, ensuring stakeholders understand priorities and trade-offs
 * Create clear, executive-level visibility of all active data initiatives and outcomes
 * Proactively communicate what is not being delivered, providing context, rationale and business impact
 * Align data delivery to business strategy, ensuring a clear link between objectives and outputs
 * Lead the data product portfolio, defining outcomes, success measures and adoption tracking
 * Lead Data Product Managers and Business Analysts, embedding consistent standards and practices
 * Drive a product mindset, focusing on decision-making impact rather than outputs alone
 * Lead Delivery Leads across the data programme, ensuring coordination across Engineering, BI, AI, Governance and Digital teams
 * Remove silos and orchestrate cross-functional work to deliver cohesive outcomes
 * Ensure delivery commitments are met, addressing risks early and driving accountability
 * Inspire and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement
 * Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and represent the data function in governance and executive forums


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