Data Transformation Programme Manager

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We are looking for an experienced and strategically minded Data Transformation Programme Manager to oversee the delivery of our enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for orchestrating a portfolio of complex data projects—including data infrastructure build, the delivery of complex data and analytics products, integrating data deliveries with our strategic programmes and client data product delivery.

You will act as the critical bridge between technical execution teams (data engineers, architects, data scientists), product management teams and executive business stakeholders, ensuring that our data strategy directly drives business value, compliance, and competitive advantage.

As a Data Transformation Program Manager, you will be the delivery backbone of the Data Transformation Programme, reporting to the Director of Data Transformation, and Director of Programme Management in the UK.

Day-to-day, you’ll be working closely with the Data Transformation Product Managers, Data and Solutions Architects, Business Analysts, Tech Leads and Developers, to track and administer project budgets, document risks, track progress, and keep delivery visible. You will support Program ceremonies, prepare reporting packs, and maintain key artefacts in JIRA, Confluence and Azure DevOps. Success in this role means the program runs seamlessly: reports are accurate, stakeholders feel informed, and blockers are addressed quickly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong PMO / Program Analyst experience – with a high attention to detail and ability to instil this in others – to step into a high-visibility role with real ownership, directly enabling the success of one of the company’s most strategic growth areas.

Initially reporting to the

Programme Delivery: Help shape, scope, and lead the execution of the overarching data programme and initiative roadmap. Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between business units product teams and the technical data team. Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate progress, and translate complex technical milestones into business-oriented value outcomes.

Governance & Risk Management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID). Ensure all delivery aligns with corporate data governance, privacy (e.g., GDPR/CCPA), and security policies.

Financial & Resource Management: Adminster and track the overall data programme budget, including vendor spend, software licensing, and resource allocation. Forecast capacity needs and optimize cross-functional team structures.

Change Management: Support the Data Transformation Lead and Change function with organizational change management efforts to drive data literacy and the adoption of newly implemented data tools, dashboards, and platforms across the business.

Operational Excellence: Support continuous improvement of tooling, reporting standards, and governance.

Above 5 years