Granard Consulting
Data Programme Manager
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6-12 month Fixed Term Contract role with a Consultancy (Banking Client) in Sheffield (or Leeds)
Summary
The consultancy is seeking an accomplished Data Programme Manager to lead complex, multi-stream enterprise data platform transformation initiatives within a global banking client's UK technology hub.
This role requires a candidate who combines consultancy-grade delivery rigour with a proven track record of managing £10M+ enterprise data, cloud, or Data Fabric/Mesh transformations in global banking or financial services.
Core Responsibilities
- Enterprise Programme Execution: Own end-to-end delivery of high-value data transformation programmes, coordinating cross-functional pods (data engineering, BI, architecture, and business change).
- Data Fabric & Platform Delivery: Drive the execution and rollout of modern data platforms (Data Fabric, Data Mesh, Cloud Data Warehouses/Lakes, API integration frameworks) to unlock data value across complex legacy and cloud architectures.
- Executive Governance & Steering: Lead programme governance, manage C-suite/executive stakeholders across Business and IT, secure funding lines, and manage dependencies in a heavily matrixed organisation.
- Financial & Resource Management: Exercise strong commercial control over multi-million-pound budgets, capacity planning, resource allocation, and third-party delivery partners.
- Risk & Regulatory Controls: Ensure robust data governance, lineage, quality controls, and compliance frameworks across all programme deliverables.
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Requirements & Qualification Criteria
Essential (Non-Negotiable)
- Data Transformation Track Record: Deep experience leading large-scale data, cloud, or enterprise analytics transformation programmes (£5M–£20M+ budgets) within Banking or Financial Services.
- Programme Scale & Team Leadership: Proven ability to scale and direct multi-disciplinary change teams (30+ headcount) across onshore, nearshore, and offshore locations.
- Senior Stakeholder Gravitas: Exceptional political acumen and executive presentation skills; comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and translating technical architecture into business outcomes.
- Location Logistics: Full commitment to working 3 full days per week on-site at the client's UK technology hub.
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The Ideal Profile:
- Consultancy & Banking Pedigree: A background combining senior leadership in boutique/Tier-1 consultancies with embedded delivery inside global investment or corporate banks.
- Institutional Knowledge: Direct prior exposure to the end client's internal governance frameworks, change delivery structures (Global Banking & Markets / Operations IT), or technology stacks.
- Domain Focus: Deep domain background across post-trade operations, securities services, finance, or regulatory data reporting.
- Technical Depth: Practical understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), automated data sharing APIs, Qlik/BI platforms, and enterprise data virtualisation.
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