Programme Delivery Manager – Data Programme
As a Programme Delivery Manager, you will own the delivery of the Data Programme, be fully accountable for its successful delivery and strategic outcomes, and play a key role in shaping the delivery function within the Ministry of Housing and Local Communities.
Responsibilities
* Own the delivery of the Data Programme: be fully accountable for its successful delivery and strategic outcomes.
* Act as the escalation point and lead on resolving the most complicated risks, issues, and cross‑service dependencies.
* Oversee and manage contract budgets and resolve large or high‑risk commercial issues.
* Lead continual planning processes, ensuring immediate delivery aligns with the long‑term data strategy and vision set by the Programme Director and Service Owner.
* Directly support the Head of Delivery in shaping and implementing the People Strategy for the Delivery function, focusing on skills, retention, and recruitment.
* Provide expert coaching to Delivery Managers, Product Managers, and teams on applying Agile/Lean principles, particularly within a data context.
* Support the Head of Delivery in leading and growing the delivery community, fostering best practice and resolving high‑level conflicts between teams or departments.
* Identify and challenge complex, unnecessary organisational processes that hinder efficient data delivery.
Qualifications & Skills
* Ability to coach, lead, and tailor Agile/Lean approaches across a programme of multiple, complex data services (e.g., data pipelines, ML/AI, infrastructure).
* Proven ability to mediate difficult discussions, manage high‑risk expectations, and translate complex technical data concepts for non‑technical executive audiences.
* Expert knowledge of the full product/service life cycle, specifically its application to data products, including long‑term maintenance, risk management, and governance.
* Track record of leading planning beyond product delivery, coordinating dependencies across multiple data services, infrastructure, and governance workstreams.
* Proven experience managing programmes that include Data Platform/Infrastructure, Data Science/Analytics, and Data Governance/Quality initiatives.
* Extensive experience managing large, complex budgets and commercial agreements for cloud services and specialist data technologies.
Diversity & Inclusion
We recruit by merit, supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Selection is based on knowledge and skills, not background or personal characteristics.
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