Senior Data Programme Manager (Data Products & Platforms)
- Location: London, UK
- Work model: Hybrid
- Industry: Financial Services / Banking
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Programme Manager to support a large-scale data transformation programme focused on Financial Crime capabilities within the financial services sector.
The role involves planning and driving the delivery of multiple data products, coordinating Data Product Owners and managing dependencies across business and technology teams. We are looking for someone who combines strong programme delivery experience with a solid technical understanding of data platforms, architecture and data product development.
Key responsibilities
- Develop delivery plans for 2027, including priorities, resource requirements, timelines and data product roadmaps.
- Coordinate Data Product Owners across multiple workstreams, ensuring clear ownership, accountability and timely delivery.
- Review and challenge technical delivery plans, assess feasibility and identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency.
- Work with architecture and engineering teams to drive key decisions related to data platforms and technical dependencies.
- Manage cross-functional dependencies across business units, central data platform teams and geographically distributed technology teams.
- Identify delivery risks, resolve blockers and escalate critical issues with clear recommendations.
- Collaborate with Data Directors and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery progress.
Requirements
- Strong experience in programme or delivery management within large, complex financial services environments.
- Hands-on experience with data product builds and delivery, with the ability to understand and challenge technical implementation plans.
- Good understanding of data platforms and technologies, including cloud/AWS, Databricks, Teradata and data migrations.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams, dependencies and delivery timelines.
- Ability to work effectively with Data Product Owners, architects, engineering teams and senior business stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working in complex, matrixed organisations.
- Proactive, delivery-focused approach with the ability to bring structure to ambiguity and work under regulatory pressure.
- Must be based in London and available to work in a hybrid model.
Nice to have
- Experience in Financial Crime, AML, KYC or related regulatory transformation programmes.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Data Platforms (EDP) and enterprise data architecture.
- Experience working with geographically distributed technology teams.
Interested? Apply or get in touch to learn more about the opportunity!