Data Programme Manager

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London / £350 - £400 day

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Salary

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£350 - £400

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

Data Programme Manager

  • 6 months
  • London - 2 days per week
  • £350-400pd
  • Outside IR35


We are seeking a highly experienced Data Programme Manager to drive a strategic Speciality lines Data transformation within the insurance domain. This is a senior, business-facing leadership role that goes beyond delivery management-focused on shaping data strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and guiding end-to-end programme execution.

The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in Azure data platforms with a management consulting mindset, bringing the ability to define data imperatives, articulate strategic narratives, and lead governance-driven transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Programme Direction

  • Lead the data transformation agenda for pricing data warehouse initiatives, aligning with broader strategic (SL) objectives.
  • Define and articulate data vision, imperatives, roadmap, and delivery approach for senior executive stakeholders.
  • Develop high-level plans, operating models, and transformation frameworks, ensuring alignment with business outcomes.

Executive Engagement & Storytelling

  • Prepare and present high-impact materials for senior executives, including strategy papers, roadmaps, governance updates, and progress reports.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives and business value propositions.
  • Drive decision-making through structured storytelling and data-led insights.

Programme Governance & Delivery Oversight

  • Own programme-level governance, ensuring robust reporting, risk management, and progress tracking across delivery streams.
  • Navigate organisational governance structures, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely decision-making.
  • Monitor delivery performance, ensuring outcomes are achieved within scope, quality, and timelines.

Technical Leadership & Delivery Enablement

  • Provide technical leadership across Azure data platforms, including:
    • Azure Data Factory
    • Azure Databricks
    • SQL-based data warehousing
    • Data Design patterns and Data Architectures
  • Oversee solution design, architecture alignment, and task prioritisation for engineering teams.
  • Ensure adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous improvement frameworks.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

  • Mentor and guide data engineers and delivery teams, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
  • Act as a bridge between business, technology, and delivery teams, ensuring cohesive execution.

Domain Expertise

  • Apply strong insurance domain knowledge Speciality lines Insurance (particularly pricing, policy, and claims) to shape relevant and impactful data solutions.

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Data Programme Lead / Data Transformation Lead / Consulting role (not a pure project manager).
  • Background in management consulting or strategic advisory engagements.
  • Strong expertise in Azure data technologies (ADF, Databricks, SQL).
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Build executive-level presentations and strategic artefacts
    • Drive senior stakeholder conversations and influence decision-making
    • Develop and execute transformation roadmaps and governance frameworks
  • Experience working in Agile environments with enterprise-scale delivery programmes.
  • Deep understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern data engineering practices.
  • Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Relevant experience in the insurance domain.

CONTACT

William Ingleby

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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