About The Role
As a Senior Delivery Manager within CIO Delivery for Data Democratisation, you play a pivotal leadership role in enabling Virgin Media O₂ to become a truly data‑centric organisation. You will shape how delivery happens across the domain, providing confidence that complex data initiatives are aligned, sustainable and focused on real business outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Set the direction for delivery across Data Democratisation and work closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture and CIO Delivery peers.
* Oversee delivery health across multiple initiatives, manage risk and dependencies, and provide clear assurance and insight to senior stakeholders.
* Coach Delivery Managers, embed strong ways of working, and continuously improve delivery maturity at scale.
* Step into hands‑on roles during critical moments when required.
Qualifications – Must Haves
* Significant senior delivery leadership experience across complex digital or data‑driven initiatives.
* Proven experience operating in data platform or data enablement environments.
* Strong, pragmatic application of Agile and Lean delivery at scale.
* Credibility and confidence engaging senior and executive stakeholders.
* Experience assuring delivery across multiple teams, managing risk, dependencies and outcomes.
Qualifications – Other Desired Skills
* Experience with modern data platforms such as GCP, AWS or Azure.
* Knowledge of data ingestion patterns and big data ecosystems.
* Experience managing third‑party suppliers and delivery partners.
* Background in product‑led, fast‑paced technology environments.
* Experience coaching and mentoring delivery professionals at scale.
Benefits
Benefits include Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday, plus your birthday off. Additional perks are optional electric vehicle lease and Cycle2Work schemes, dental insurance, neurodiversity assessments, and discounts on broadband, TV and mobile. You also gain access to the Virgin Family platform and the O₂ Priority app.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Virgin Media O₂ is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want every person who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported.
Location
London, Reading
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