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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Lead - 9 months - Huntingdon - £625/day - **Company:** Hamilton Barnes - **Location:** Huntingdon, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £162,500.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Structures, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, SAP (Applications), SQL Databases, Transaction Data, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Data Objects, Data Delivery - **Published:** June 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-44D6152335284A213B/ ## About the Role * Strong experience in Data Engineering, Data Management, or Data Migration programmes within large-scale transformation environments * Proven leadership in data delivery, with experience managing onsite-offshore delivery models * Hands-on experience with the Azure data stack including ADLS Gen2, ADF/Fabric, SQL, and Power BI * Exposure to ERP and manufacturing ecosystems, particularly SAP S/4HANA, MES, and planning systems * Strong understanding of data structures (master, transactional, operational), data quality, governance, and lifecycle management * Ability to engage and manage both business and IT stakeholders across multiple functions * Strong programme execution, problem-solving, and escalation management skills * Desirable: experience in CPG, food manufacturing, or supply chain domains; exposure to plant start-up, cutover, or transformation programmes; familiarity with data lake architecture and modern analytics platforms such as Microsoft Fabric; experience with Agile POD-based delivery models; and knowledge of GDPR and data compliance in cloud environments ## Description We are seeking an experienced Data Lead to join a global technology services organisation on a 9-month hybrid contract based in Huntingdon (2 days per week on-site). This is a critical onsite leadership role anchoring an analytics data pod across an onsite and offshore delivery model, supporting a major data transformation programme for a global food manufacturing and supply chain organisation. The successful candidate will drive data readiness across enterprise platforms including SAP S/4HANA, MES, and planning systems, leveraging a modern Azure-based data ecosystem., * Lead and accelerate an existing data workstream, ensuring continuity, pace, and delivery of business-critical outcomes * Define and drive the data readiness roadmap covering testing, rehearsal, cutover, and live operations * Identify and manage data objects across domains including master data, transactional data, production, and supply chain * Coordinate data collection, cleansing, structuring, and validation across multiple enterprise platforms including SAP, MES, and planning systems * Ensure data consistency across platforms and drive integration across ERP, planning, and supply chain systems * Lead, govern, and coordinate a 4-member offshore pod comprising a Technical Lead, BA, and Developers * Track and manage data quality, completeness, risks, and dependencies throughout the programme * Work closely with business stakeholders across finance, supply chain, and plant operations * Engage with vendors, implementation partners, and programme leadership, providing day-to-day leadership, stakeholder management, and escalation handling * Drive data lake, analytics, and reporting capabilities using the Azure and Power BI ecosystem ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [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) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [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) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)