Data Delivery Lead - London, United Kingdom - ASCOT GROUP

ASCOT GROUP

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Purpose:

The Data Delivery Lead is responsible for technology elements of data.

Working with key stakeholders, this role will execute data delivery to support the organisation's objectives and provide robust, reliable & secure solutions.

Detailed Duties:

Lead our Data Delivery function, maximising product value by delivering solutions that enable the data strategy.
Collaborate with business partners to prioritise delivery to support objectives and ensure solutions are secure, performant, and reliable.
Deliver data projects on time, to specification, and within plan.
Lead and evolve delivery; ensure technology solutions support the organisation.
Negotiate, evaluate, and structure service level agreements internally and with vendors; ensure high standards are set and achieved.
Build and retain an outstanding technology team through talent acquisition, mentoring, training, and career growth/development opportunities.
Manage the data delivery budget, including staffing, BAU operations, professional services, licensing and fees, and capital projects.
Continuously and proactively engage with technology and business partners for transparency, collaboration, and optimal results; represent the Technology organisation through professionalism, dedication, expertise, and delivery.
Advise leadership on emerging technologies, industry solutions, and digital trends; recommend solutions that best enable the business.
Partner with technology leaders across the global organisation, including Security, Infrastructure, Architecture, and others to deliver on key initiatives.
Define and uphold standards for BAU support to ensure seamless operation; develop and manage key performance indicators.
Build close relationships with all levels of the organisation for open communication.

Commitment to The Ascot Way:

as a senior member of the Technology organisation, the Data Delivery Lead, UK/Bermuda, will embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

Experience Required:

10+ years' experience in data/technology roles, with demonstrated ability to lead highperforming technical teams and leverage technology to deliver optimised solutions.
Track record of delivering data solutions on time and within budget.
Experience in the financial sector, ideally with an understanding of the insurance and underwriting domain, especially in relation to the Lloyd's market.
Agile and Scrum: Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Scrum methodologies, especially in a data context.
Demonstrated handson experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) concepts, data warehousing, and data modelling and an ability to extend or improve the solution based on best practice and new requirements. Ability to work in a mature SDLC including modern source control and CI/CD with a proven ability to leverage these approaches at scale for frequent and reliable technical delivery.

Skills/Abilities:

Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to think strategically, balance competing priorities and own delivery in a change context.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex problems and drive datadriven solutions.
Technical Acumen: Strong grasp of technical concepts, allowing effective communication with data engineers, analysts, and architects
Leadership: Capability to lead crossfunctional teams and drive the vision for data products
Attention to Detail: Ensuring data accuracy and integrity in all products overseen.
Continuous Learner: Staying updated with the latest in BI tools, data trends, and industryspecific needs.
Problemsolving: Ability to troubleshoot issues, foresee potential pitfalls, and proactively devise solutions
Effective Communication: Ability to convey complex technical information to nontechnical stakeholders and viceversa.