Principal Data & AI Delivery Lead - GCS National - £70,000 - £90,000 London - £90,000 - £110,000 ( (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological development, and as an organisation Aviva are investing in strengthening data & AI as a distinctive capability. With Aviva’s return Lloyd’s specialist insurance market, we have ambitious plans to grow GCS and provide expert support for our customers in an ever-changing world.
Are you excited by innovation and keen to deliver meaningful change? Would you like the chance to help shape a new team, working together to uncover opportunity and solve real business problems in an exciting and growing area.
If yes, then you may be the perfect fit for this opportunity as Delivery Lead within Aviva’s new Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) Data and AI Team. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence the direction of this brand-new team. We will drive cutting-edge data capabilities to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and stakeholder outcomes.
A bit about the job:
The GCS Data & AI team aims to transform our business by using data to achieve tangible outcomes. Through strong internal and external stakeholder partnerships, we will enable a market leading data-driven organisation that empowers our expert colleagues.
As the ideal candidate you’ll have experience of working with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify and seize opportunities and solve real-world problems. You’ll play a key part in shaping the future of GCS, delivering successful, productionised solutions.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Delivery Lead to oversee our portfolio of initiatives. This role is critical in shaping the data strategy, ensuring that our delivery is well-structured, effectively executed, and aligned with our broader objectives.
Experience with Lloyd's and the London Market would be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Product Vision & Strategy – Define and communicate a clear vision for data initiatives within the team, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
2. Backlog Management – Develop, prioritise, and maintain the product backlog to reflect strategic direction and maximise value delivery.
3. Sprint Planning & Execution – Lead sprint planning sessions, set clear objectives, and ensure the development team understands key deliverables.
4. Facilitation of Scrum Events – Organise and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Stakeholder Collaboration – Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, data specialists, and the team, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
6. Risk & Issue Management – Identify and proactively address potential risks and blockers to maintain momentum and ensure timely delivery.
7. Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Leverage data analytics to monitor team performance, product quality, and project progress, driving continuous enhancements.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
8. Experience – Demonstrable experience as either a Product Owner or Portfolio Lead, ideally within data-focused projects. Experience in AI, data engineering, or analytics within a regulated domain is a plus.
9. Certifications – Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) or similar qualifications are highly desirable.
10. Technical Proficiency – Strong understanding of data engineering and analytics, with familiarity in tools such as SQL, Python, cloud-based data platforms, and data visualisation tools.
11. Leadership & Collaboration – Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, in a data-centric environment, with excellent facilitation and conflict-resolution skills.
12. Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking – Ability to use data to inform decision-making and drive success.
What you’ll get for this role:
Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.
13. National Salary£70,000 - £90,000.London Salary£90,000 - £110,000. (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
14. Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s!
15. Generouspensionscheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in!
16. 29 daysholidayplus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
17. Make your money go further - Up to 40%discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
18. Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme
19. Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer’s leave
20. Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work
21. Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others
22. We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools
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Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive andwelcome everyone– we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.