Data Portfolio Head

Job Description:

The Data Program is one of our customers strategic programs which has been recently established to help deliver our ambitious strategy by delivery of a business-wide data strategy and data transformation program. You will work with internal & customer colleagues to shape the strategic thinking, bring to life and deliver key strategic projects that will establish data and analytics capabilities across all parts of the customers business.

Your new role

Reporting to the Customer Delivery Manager this is a leadership role within the Data Program to help lead and deliver large scale data & analytics project outcomes across all business units of the company. The successful candidate will have proven expertise in leading data, analytics, digital or similar transformation projects and business change. They will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of one or more projects in the data program with a focus on time, cost, quality and benefits. Key Responsibilities include: Project planning · Supports the customer and project director in the development of a business case · Determines the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion, with a particular focus on benefits · Creates a detailed work plan in the PPM (Portfolio Planning Management) tool which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project (including implementation into BAU so the anticipated project benefits will be delivered) · Determines the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project. · Reviews the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revises the schedule as required. · Conducts Impact Assessments of projects scope across Privacy, AML/CTF, Security, Data Governance, Business Continuity Management Project implementation · Ensures the project meets sponsor expectations with respect to quality, budget, delivery timelines, and strategy. · Adheres to the customers project management methodology. · Oversee’s Project Execution & ensures all projects run according to the project plan. · Documents information in PPM to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured. · Works effectively with project team members to execute the plan successfully. · Works with external parties to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes whilst building a strong rapport and trust, and facilitating a positive experience in dealing with the Fund · Applies effective change management methodologies and techniques in the successful implementation of projects. · Monitors the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project. · Identifies, tracks, manages and mitigates risk on specific projects. · Revi