Data Delivery Lead

We are seeking an experienced Data Delivery Lead to join a growing Data & Insights function within a leading financial services organisation.

This is a hybrid role combining Service Delivery Management, Agile Delivery and Product Ownership responsibilities. You will be responsible for managing demand across the data team, ensuring work is effectively prioritised, delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate will act as the central point of coordination between business stakeholders, data teams and technology functions, helping to bring structure, visibility and governance to a growing data delivery environment.

• Own and manage the Data & Insights team backlog
• Prioritise incoming demand across BAU and transformation initiatives
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming and planning sessions
• Drive effective workload management and resource allocation
• Remove delivery blockers and manage dependencies across teams
• Work closely with business stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure clarity before work enters the backlog
• Track risks, issues and actions to support successful delivery
• Improve delivery processes, governance and reporting
• Support the continued adoption and optimisation of Jira and Agile ways of working
• Help bridge priorities between BAU and transformation work streams

• Proven experience in a Delivery Manager, Agile Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner or similar role
• Experience working within Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence or Insights teams
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience managing backlogs, prioritisation and stakeholder demand
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience using Jira or similar workflow management tools
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage competing priorities

• Banking or Financial Services experience
• Exposure to Data Governance, Data Quality or Data Lineage initiatives
• Experience supporting data transformation programmes

We're looking for someone who can bring structure to a busy data environment. You'll be a natural organiser, facilitator and problem solver, capable of balancing stakeholder expectations while ensuring the team remains focused on delivering high-value outcomes.