Data Transformation Programme Lead

About The Role

We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manager to join our Data team.

As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives – protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances.

Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued – reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data work streams.

• Ensure Data-related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio.

• Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes—cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR‑driven change—ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters.

• Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums.

• Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards.

• Matrix‑manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third‑party partners.

• Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework.

• Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office.

• Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV=’s Data change capability.

About You

• Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium–large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re‑engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR-driven programmes

• Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models

• Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change

• Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high‑quality roadmaps

• Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and Dev Ops adoption

• Excellent commercial awareness, problem‑solving ability and organisational skills

• Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools

• Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience)

Rewards and Benefits
This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure.

At LV= Savings and Retirement, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which…