Data Squad Delivery Manager

Data Squad Delivery Manager

Location:

London (Hybrid - 3-4 days onsite) Rate: £650-£750 per day

Contract:

Initial 3 months (likelihood of extension) Start: ASAP Overview We are partnering with a leading retail client undergoing a significant enterprise-wide data transformation programme . As part of this, they are looking for a Data Squad Delivery Manager to lead and coordinate delivery across multiple data squads. This is a senior leadership role focused on ensuring the effective delivery of data products and analytics solutions within a modern cloud data environment (AWS, Databricks, Tableau).

The role is non-hands-on technically, with a strong emphasis on delivery leadership, stakeholder engagement, and agile transformation .

The Role You will be responsible for overseeing two cross-functional data squads , ensuring alignment to delivery priorities while managing dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations in a complex environment. You will play a key role in:
Driving agile delivery across multiple data squads Coordinating delivery across a multi-supplier environment (including consultancies and offshore teams) Leading improvements in ways of working and agile maturity Managing cross-team dependencies, risks, and blockers Ensuring delivery of data platforms, pipelines, and Tableau-based analytics Acting as a key interface between delivery teams and senior stakeholders

Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate delivery across multiple data squads Drive alignment to business priorities and roadmap outcomes Manage delivery risks, dependencies, and escalations Support and uplift agile ways of working across teams Oversee planning across sprint and programme-level cycles Provide clear visibility on delivery progress and performance Engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders Required Experience Proven experience leading delivery across multiple agile squads Background in data, analytics, or cloud platform environments Strong understanding of agile at scale Experience operating in complex, multi-vendor environments Ability to manage cross-team dependencies and stakeholder expectations Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Proactive and hands-on approach to delivery coordination Desirable Exposure to AWS, Databricks, or modern data platforms Experience delivering Tableau or BI/reporting solutions Experience in retail or customer-focused data environments Why Apply?

High-profile transformation programme within a leading retail organisation Strong likelihood of long-term engagement beyond initial contract Opportunity to influence and shape delivery practices at scale Work within a modern data and analytics ecosystem Guidant, Carbon
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