Data Delivery Lead - LONDON

Data Delivery Lead

• Contract Duration: 3 months


• Location: Farringdon, London (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)


• Job Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Data Delivery Lead to provide interim cover for a significant data portfolio at a major UK FTSE 100 Company. This role involves taking on the responsibilities typically held by the Head of Product & Delivery during a transitional period until a permanent hire is made.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Portfolio Leadership: Take ownership of the data portfolio, ensuring it aligns with the organisation's technology and business strategy.


• Delivery Oversight: Manage the timely delivery of all programs and initiatives within the portfolio, ensuring they meet budget and quality standards.


• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to maintain financial control over the portfolio.


• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leaders across Data and Technology to ensure strategic alignment and successful outcomes.


• Interim Leadership: Act as a senior point of escalation for any delivery issues and risks, providing leadership and stability.


• Governance & Reporting: Implement robust governance and reporting mechanisms to track and report on portfolio performance.


• Team Coordination: Facilitate effective collaboration across product, engineering, and delivery teams to maximise performance.


• Handover & Continuity: Assist with the onboarding of the permanent hire to ensure a smooth transition and continuity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior data delivery or portfolio leadership role within large, complex organisations.


• Strong background in managing data and analytics programs, ideally within enterprise-scale environments.


• Demonstrated ability to manage large portfolios, including aspects of budget control, prioritisation, and delivery tracking.


• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at the senior leadership level.


• Experience in agile and hybrid delivery environments, working alongside product and engineering teams.


• Comprehensive understanding of delivery frameworks, governance, and risk management.


• Ability to quickly assess challenges and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced setting.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised, decisive, and focused on delivery.


• Confident communicator with strong influencing skills.


• Commercially astute with meticulous attention to detail.


• Resilient and adaptable to dynamic environments.


• Collaborative with a proactive and pragmatic approach.

To apply for the Data Delivery Lead position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Talent Team will be in touch

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