The Data And AI Podcast

This podcast will cover a range of topics such as finding data talent, and AI training. We will also discuss more advanced subjects like assessing the value of your data team, identifying biases in AI and addressing pay gaps in Data and AI.

Latest Episodes

Data and ai podcast: All Episodes

Dive deep into the world of AI, data, and analytics

Episode 22: Bridging the Data Skills Gap – How to Upskill and Build Analytics Culture

Episode 21: GenAI breakthroughs, roadblocks and what to learn next

Episode 20: How Incrementality and MMM Are Changing Marketing Analytics

Episode 19: How AI Innovation & Hiring Are Evolving Hand in Hand

Exclusive! Harnham to 15,000: The Shift to Personalisation

Episode 18: Beyond the Numbers: Humanising Your Customer Data

Episode 17: Bridging the Consumer Experience Gap: What Brands Get Wrong

Episode 16: The Past, Present, and Future of Experimentation

Episode 15: Utilising Data for Market Fit

Episode 14: Geospatial Analytics – Past, Present and Future

Episode 13: Democratising Data

Episode 12: How to Build and Retain High-Performing Analytics Teams

Episode 11: Leading with a People-First Approach: Navigating Growth in Data and AI

Episode 10: From Payday Lending to AI: Navigating the Credit Risk Landscape

Episode 9: The State and Future of AI

Episode 8: The Next Data Wave: Emerging Trends in Data Management and Governance

Episode 7: Futurecast: Skillsets, Decisions, and the Role of AI

Episode 6: Getting Into the Data Industry Without a STEM Degree

Episode 5: Diversity Equity & Inclusion – How Data Leaders Can Take Action

Episode 4 – Key Findings from Harnham’s 2023 US Data & AI Salary Guide

Episode 3: Key Findings from Harnham’s 2023 UK Data & AI Salary Guide

Episode 2 – Data Literacy (with Waseem Ali & David Reed)

Episode 1 – Quantifying the Benefit of Data (with Waseem Ali & Craig Civil)

Data Recruitment & AI Talent Solutions

JOIN THE HARNHAM TEAM

LATEST HARNHAM
OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome to a recruitment journey like no other. At Harnham, we're always interested in finding the right people to join our team.

 

RTM/RGM Analyst

Amsterdam

€70000 - €75000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
Amsterdam, North Holland

To Apply for this Job Click Here

RGM / RTM Analyst

Amsterdam

Overview

A global FMCG organisation is investing heavily in data-driven commercial decision-making and is delivering a greenfield Commercial Data Lake programme to support key Route-to-Market (RTM), Business Performance Management (BPM), and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives.

This role sits within the global Commercial Data Lake function and works closely with senior commercial stakeholders, IT, BI teams, and external partners.

The Role

The RGM / RTM Analyst will play a key role in translating commercial requirements into high-quality analytics and reporting solutions. With an initial regional focus on South America, the role will support global initiatives and contribute to the development of advanced analytics and AI-driven use cases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gather and refine reporting requirements from global commercial stakeholders
  • Translate business needs into clear technical specifications
  • Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards, templates, and reports
  • Support data discovery, feasibility analysis, and gap assessments
  • Enable RTM, BPM, and RGM analytics to drive commercial performance
  • Contribute to advanced analytics and AI use cases, including predictive modelling

Technology Environment

  • Power BI as the core analytics and reporting platform
  • Data pipelines owned and managed by engineering teams
  • Exposure to SQL and Databricks is preferred

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

  • Proven FMCG experience is mandatory
  • Strong hands-on Power BI experience (Tableau also considered)
  • Demonstrated understanding of Route-to-Market analytics
  • Experience working closely with commercial stakeholders and technical teams, including engineers and product owners

Desirable Experience

  • Exposure to e-commerce analytics
  • SQL and Databricks experience
  • Deeper knowledge of Revenue Growth Management principles

Personal Attributes

  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality
  • Clear, confident communicator
  • Ambitious, proactive, and comfortable working with pace and urgency
  • Open to learning and confident in constructively challenging ideas

Why Apply

  • Opportunity to work on a greenfield, global commercial data programme
  • High visibility with senior commercial stakeholders
  • Chance to influence how commercial analytics is delivered at scale

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Technical Project Manager

London

£70000 - £90000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Technical Project Manager
London | Fully onsite
Salary up to 90k

We are partnering with a fast growing technology driven organisation based in central London that operates in a highly analytical and engineering led environment. They are looking to hire a Technical Project Manager to support delivery across multiple complex systems and development initiatives.

This is a hands on role working closely with software engineers and technical stakeholders, owning delivery plans, managing priorities, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently in a fast paced setting.

The role will include:

  • Managing multiple technical projects end to end across software and data platforms

  • Building and maintaining delivery roadmaps while adapting to changing priorities

  • Working closely with developers and researchers to coordinate workloads and timelines

  • Identifying delivery risks and implementing mitigation strategies

  • Improving project management frameworks, documentation and reporting

  • Supporting process improvement and resource planning across teams

  • Acting as a key bridge between technical delivery and business objectives

Key skills and experience:

  • Proven experience delivering complex technical or software projects

  • Strong understanding of IT systems, software development and infrastructure

  • Background working with developers in an engineering led environment

  • Programming exposure ideally in C# and the .NET ecosystem

  • Database experience such as SQL Server, Oracle or equivalent

  • Experience working with version control and project management tools

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage technical and non technical stakeholders

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and prioritisation skills

Why apply:

  • Salary up to 90k depending on experience

  • Fully onsite role in a collaborative London office environment

  • Work alongside highly technical engineers and researchers

  • Flat structure with minimal bureaucracy

  • Long term growth and progression opportunities

  • Exposure to modern technology and advanced systems

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Technical Programme Manager

London

£80000 - £90000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Contract
London

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Technical Programme Manager

Up to £90,000

12-Month Contract

London – Hybrid

A large, tech-led organisation is looking to bring in a Technical Programme Manager on a 12-month contract to lead some of its most strategic and high-impact transformation programmes. This role sits at the heart of the business, owning complex initiatives that span technology, data, finance, security and product. It’s not a delivery-by-numbers role – the focus is on driving meaningful change, simplifying the technology landscape, and helping the organisation operate more efficiently, securely and at scale.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of critical technical transformation programmes, from early discovery through to execution and evaluation
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning product, engineering, data, finance and wider business teams
  • Drive transformation across areas such as systems consolidation, tooling optimisation and data pipeline improvement
  • Act as the central point of coordination across multiple workstreams, managing dependencies, risks and priorities
  • Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
  • Evaluate tools and approaches, making evidence-based recommendations that balance innovation with stability
  • Set clear goals and delivery structure, while remaining adaptable in a fast-moving environment

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Proven experience as a Technical Programme Manager or Project Manager in a tech-led or digital environment
  • Strong track record delivering large, cross-functional transformation programmes
  • Experience with systems consolidation, platform optimisation or similar technology change initiatives
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Confident influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across teams
  • Experience working in Agile or modern delivery environments
  • Solid understanding of software development workflows, data platforms and monitoring tools
  • Curiosity around AI and emerging technologies, and how they can improve efficiency and ways of working
  • Analytical, evidence-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities

To Apply for this Job Click Here

LEAD DATA ENGINEER

San Francisco, CA

$180000 - $200000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
San Francisco, California

To Apply for this Job Click Here

LEAD DATA ENGINEER

$180,000 – $200,000 BASE SALARY + EQUITY + BENEFITS

FULLY REMOTE (US ONLY)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

A fast-growing technology company building a modern data platform for mid-sized manufacturing and services businesses. The platform gives finance leaders clear visibility into revenue, costs, and operational performance by unifying complex financial and transactional data into a single, intelligent system.

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on Lead Data Engineer role owning data engineering end-to-end. You will build and scale the core data pipelines that power the company’s platform, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and production-ready. The role is well-suited for someone who enjoys building from scratch and taking accountability for data quality and scalability.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own data engineering across the platform, from ingestion through transformation and delivery
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python, Spark, SQL, and modern cloud tools
  • Ensure high standards of data quality, testing, and QA, continuously improving reliability
  • Partner with product and engineering teams to support analytics, reporting, and customer-facing use cases
  • Optimize pipelines for performance, scalability, and maintainability
  • Own projects end-to-end, from design and implementation through long-term support
  • Help shape data architecture and best practices as the engineering organization grows

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • 5-7 years of hands-on data engineering experience building and owning production pipelines end-to-end
  • Strong Python and SQL skills; Spark and Databricks experience a plus
  • Deep understanding of data quality, testing, and operational excellence
  • Experience in fast-paced startups or growth-stage companies, comfortable taking ownership
  • Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms and distributed processing tools

BENEFITS

  • $180,000 – $200,000 base salary + equity
  • Fully remote role within the United States
  • High-impact position with significant ownership and autonomy
  • Opportunity to help build and define the data engineering function from the ground up
  • Well-funded company with strong growth trajectory

To Apply for this Job Click Here

VP of System Transformation

Dallas

$230000 - $300000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
Dallas, Texas

To Apply for this Job Click Here

We are seeking a Senior Director / VP-level leader to own and drive a large-scale ERP and finance systems transformation across Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and Operations.

On Site – Dallas, TX

This role is responsible for the end-to-end ERP strategy, including platform selection (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, MS Dynamics) and determining the right balance between modular solutions and full-suite ERP architectures. The mandate is deeply transformational-modernizing how the business operates while maintaining stability across critical systems.

You will partner closely with senior finance leadership, lead multi-year enterprise programs, and guide a cross-functional organization through change without disrupting day-to-day operations.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead a multi-year ERP transformation program, aligned with business strategy, timelines, and financial objectives
  • Define the future-state ERP vision and digital ecosystem, including platform and modularity decisions
  • Drive process re-engineering across order-to-cash, accounting, treasury, procurement, and supply chain
  • Leverage automation, AI / Agentic AI, RPA, and analytics to significantly reduce manual processing
  • Ensure process standardization using out-of-the-box ERP capabilities wherever possible
  • Oversee hands-on configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and operational monitoring
  • Establish ERP best practices around resilience, security, risk mitigation, and documentation
  • Lead enterprise change management, ensuring adoption and managing resistance across business units
  • Lead and inspire cross-functional teams of engineers, system leaders, and business stakeholders
  • Own hiring, mentoring, performance management, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Manage external vendors and consulting partners
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance and operations leadership

Qualifications:

  • 10-15+ years of ERP experience with deep focus on Finance and Supply Chain
  • Proven leadership of large-scale, multi-million-dollar ERP implementations
  • Experience with Oracle Fusion (preferred), SAP S/4HANA, and/or MS Dynamics
  • Strong ability to translate complex business needs into technology-enabled solutions
  • Demonstrated success in change management and driving adoption

Role Responsibilities:

  • Own a high-impact, enterprise-wide transformation
  • Influence how finance and operations work for years to come
  • Operate at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and execution
  • Lead meaningful change in a complex, global environment

To Apply for this Job Click Here

DIRECTOR, FINANCE SYSTEMS & TRANSFORMATION

Dallas, TX

$250000 - $300000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
Dallas, Texas

To Apply for this Job Click Here

DIRECTOR, FINANCE SYSTEMS & TRANSFORMATION

$250,000 – $300,000 + BONUS + BENEFITS

DFW METROPLEX – 5 DAYS ONSITE

COMPANY OVERVIEW

A large, global manufacturing company is in the midst of a multi-year finance and enterprise systems transformation. The organization operates at significant scale and is investing heavily in modernizing finance processes and technology to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making.

Finance transformation is a top strategic priority with direct executive sponsorship and long-term commitment.

THE ROLE

This senior leadership role will drive the transformation of finance systems and business processes across the enterprise.

As the Director of Finance Systems & Transformation, you will lead ERP modernization efforts, redesign core finance processes, and ensure systems enable future growth. You will partner closely with senior finance and technology leaders, oversee a large cross-functional team, and play a key role in shaping the future state of the finance organization.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead enterprise-wide finance systems and ERP transformation initiatives
  • Drive redesign of finance processes across accounting, tax, and related functions
  • Partner with finance and technology leaders to align systems with business strategy
  • Leverage automation and advanced technologies to improve efficiency and scalability
  • Lead and develop a large, cross-functional team

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Extensive experience in finance systems, ERP, or finance transformation leadership
  • Proven track record delivering large-scale ERP or enterprise system programs
  • Strong finance domain expertise across accounting, tax, and financial controls
  • Experience with major ERP platforms (SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder leadership skills

BENEFITS

  • Competitive base salary with annual bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work model in the DFW metroplex
  • High-visibility role with executive sponsorship
  • Opportunity to lead transformation at enterprise scale

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Azure DevOps Engineer

Newport Beach

$50 - $80

+ Data Science & AI

Contract
Newport Beach, California

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Azure DevOps Engineer

Harnham, the leading recruitment specialist in Data and AI is currently partnering with a specialist consultancy providing executive guidance, support & delivery to one of the largest Investment portfolios in the world. We are seeking as Azure DevOps Engineer to work with my client, onsite 5 days per week in Newport Beach

  • Role – Azure DevOps Engineer
  • Location – Newport Beach, CA
  • Pay – $50 – $80 per hour (W2 preferred)
  • Length: Extendable 6 months initial contract
  • Utilization: 40 hr/week
  • Benefits:W2 employees are eligible to health, dental, vision, 401k benefits.

As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you will be supporting a cloud-native environment, with a particular focus on Orchestration. You will get exposure to highly technical, highly regulated, high performance environments, with the opportunity to work, with support, to design, develop & maintain efficient IAC with in a MS environment.

Requirements:

  • Strong Python & JavaScript experience
  • Azure SME
  • Strong C/CD & IAC skills with Terraform
  • Demonstrable Orchestration experience with Docker

If this is the type of opportunity that would appeal to you, please apply below or contact Ciarán

To Apply for this Job Click Here

VP of Engineering

New York

$325000 - $350000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
New York

To Apply for this Job Click Here

VP of Engineering

Location: New York, NY (3 days/week on site minimum)

Compensation: $325,000-$350,000 base + 40% bonus + RSUs

About the Company

Harnham is partnering with a Fortune 500 leader in cybersecurity and digital trust, combining the scale of a global enterprise with the agility of a startup culture. The company protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide, boasts best-in-class retention, and maintains an unwavering commitment to innovation.

Its platform processes over half a million telemetry events per second, and following a major fintech acquisition in 2025, the organization has significantly expanded its footprint in New York City.

The Role

They are looking for a Vice President of Software Engineering to oversee a global engineering organization of 150+ professionals, supported by approximately 10 direct reports. This is a highly visible, reporting directly to the C-suite.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development of customer-facing applications across mobile and web, as well as core backend and infrastructure initiatives.

  • Driving the integration of existing products with newly acquired fintech platforms to unlock and maximize strategic value.

  • Advancing AI adoption across both products and internal operations, with AI solutions already live in production and a target of achieving 30%+ productivity improvements.

  • Scaling platforms to support large-scale, real-time, high-throughput environments.

  • Shaping business and technology strategy in close partnership with senior executive leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 10+ years of experience leading commercial software development teams.

  • Demonstrated success within scaling fintech organizations with customer-facing products (e.g., Stripe, Plaid, Chime, Chase, Capital One).

  • Experience managing teams > 100.
  • Experience with regulatory requirements is a plus.
  • Deep experience designing and operating large-scale, real-time systems.

  • Strong technical grounding, with experience in Java, React, or Scala preferred; background in platform or system migrations is a plus.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving Fortune 500 environment with a startup mindset; comfortable in matrixed companies.

  • Strategic, forward-looking leader with a strong interest in AI-powered innovation.

BENEFITS

The compensation package contains a base salary, bonus, RSUs and a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV via the Apply link on this page.

KEY TERMS

Software Engineering | Leadership | VP | Engineering | Fintech | Customer | Customer-Facing | Direct-to-Consumer | B2C | Product | Production | Real Time | Vice President | Regulation | Python | Compliance | Regulatory | Startup Environment | Executive | Scale | Scaling | Artificial Intelligence

To Apply for this Job Click Here