Head of Data Platform
Core
End-to-end ownership of the Data estate and delivery of strategic data transformation programmes within the insurance sector.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Data Platform (Delivery Lead)
Builds
Enterprise data platforms, strategic data programmes, and enhanced data systems for insurance clients.
Domain
Insurance / Reinsurance / Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic planning, programme delivery, stakeholder management, vendor management, budget management, team leadership, data governance, software development lifecycle management, business case preparation, system architecture design, risk mitigation, Agile methodology, relational database management, Python, PowerBI, insurance domain knowledge.
Preferred skills
Experience with Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, application test automation, financial services background.
Technologies
Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Python, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Oversee delivery of strategic data programmes ensuring scope, budget, and quality adherence; liaise with business and change management to drive roadmaps; monitor delivery progress and mitigate risks; prepare reports for senior management; oversee resourcing and manage external vendors; ensure compliance with policies and best practices; develop new/enhanced systems and technologies; monitor SDLC and production support; identify opportunities to improve business processes via technology; prepare business cases and financial analyses; oversee business analysis, development, and QA; collaborate on strategic plans; contribute to IT development standards; review technology needs relative to trends; manage department budget including P&L forecasting and contract negotiations; lead team recruitment, training, and performance management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant management experience
