Head of Data Management

Head of Data Management Our trusted partner is hiring a Head of Data Management to lead the data architectural strategy as our client moves from legacy on-premise data into a cloud-first data approach . To be considered, you must have demonstrated experience acting as a senior leader/manager of an internal architectural function coupled with core transformational knowledge within the financial services domain. Our client is paying a salary of circa £120,000 7.5k car allowance 40% LTIP Share Options to be based in Chatham or Wolverhampton on a hybrid basis. Role and Responsibilities: Define and maintain the target data architecture and road map (including the build-out of enterprise data platforms and increased use of cloud technologies) Work with senior stakeholders across our client to drive adoption of the target data architecture Establish data architecture frameworks, standards and patterns that ensure consistent wide storage, consumption, and distribution of data Lead the scoping, and initial pre-project design of candidate data projects Develop and own key data architecture outputs, including a catalog of authoritative sources, ensuring technical design documentation and appropriate design approval process is followed Recruit and lead a small but high-performing team of data architects and data analysts Essential experience Recent head of or senior management of a data architecture environment, preferably within Financial Services, is a must. Strong knowledge of data solutions and an ability to translate this into solutions for the broader business is essential A proven career historty in moving data from on prem to cloud within a regulated environemnt, handling multiple moving parts creating a data lake / lakehouse pattern is a must have. Recent exposure to modern data architectures using Azure Databricks, Synapse, ER studio etc, is a must-have Domain experience in a regulated environment, insurance, finance, or energy is a must-hav Benefits Package: £120,000 circa salary / 40% LTIP Bonus / Shares/ Car Allowance / Excellent Pension / Hybrid working / 30 Days Holiday / Medical Cover / Life Cover Head of Data Management