Data Programme Manager

Job Description

Sponsorship isn't being offered with this position, please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

The consultancy is seeking an accomplished Data Programme Manager to lead complex, multi-stream enterprise data platform transformation initiatives within a global banking client's UK technology hub.

This role requires a candidate who combines consultancy-grade delivery rigour with a proven track record of managing £10M+ enterprise data, cloud, or Data Fabric/Mesh transformations in global banking or financial services.

• Enterprise Programme Execution:
  Own end-to-end delivery of high-value data transformation programmes, coordinating cross-functional pods (data engineering, BI, architecture, and business change).
• Data Fabric & Platform Delivery:
  Drive the execution and rollout of modern data platforms (Data Fabric, Data Mesh, Cloud Data Warehouses/Lakes, API integration frameworks) to unlock data value across complex legacy and cloud architectures.
• Executive Governance & Steering:
  Lead programme governance, manage C-suite/executive stakeholders across Business and IT, secure funding lines, and manage dependencies in a heavily matrixed organisation.
• Financial & Resource Management:
  Exercise strong commercial control over multi-million-pound budgets, capacity planning, resource allocation, and third-party delivery partners.
• Risk & Regulatory Controls:
  Ensure robust data governance, lineage, quality controls, and compliance frameworks across all programme deliverables.

• Data Transformation Track Record:
  Deep experience leading large-scale data, cloud, or enterprise analytics transformation programmes (£5M–£20M+ budgets) within Banking or Financial Services.
• Programme Scale & Team Leadership:
  Proven ability to scale and direct multi-disciplinary change teams (30+ headcount) across onshore, nearshore, and offshore locations.
• Senior Stakeholder Gravitas:
  Exceptional political acumen and executive presentation skills; comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and translating technical architecture into business outcomes.
• Location Logistics:
  Full commitment to working 3 full days per week on-site at the client's UK technology hub.

• Consultancy & Banking Pedigree: A background combining senior leadership in boutique/Tier-1 consultancies with embedded delivery inside global investment or corporate banks.
• Institutional Knowledge:
  Direct prior exposure to the end client's internal governance frameworks, change delivery structures (Global Banking & Markets / Operations IT), or technology stacks.
• Domain Focus:
  Deep domain background across post-trade operations, securities services, finance, or regulatory data reporting.
• Technical Depth:
  Practical understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), automated data sharing APIs, Qlik/BI platforms, and enterprise data virtualisation.