Job Title: Technical Delivery Lead – Modern Data Platform
Division: Beazley Shared Services – Information Technology
Reports To: Head of Strategy, Architecture & Innovation – Group Technology
Key Relationships:
* Chief Data Office
* Enterprise Architecture
* Business Change leaders and Delivery Leads
* Technical delivery leaders and teams
* Infrastructure and Operations
* Software vendors, system integrators, service providers, and business leaders across the organization
Role Overview:
The Technical Lead for the Modern Data Platform will be responsible for overseeing the strategic implementation and management of the company's modern data platform. This role involves leading the hybrid, multi-cloud platform strategy, architecture, infrastructure, and management of third-party service providers, along with associated budgets. The Technical Lead will be accountable for delivering the right data, in the right timeframes and to the right quality, to the Chief Data Officer (CDO) organization, facilitating the delivery of high-quality data products to our customers.
Technical expertise and strategic vision, allied to strong leadership and inter-personal skills, will be fundamental for this role. We aim to foster a culture of innovation while ensuring enhanced operational efficiency and maintaining the highest standards of information security, integrity, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with the Head of Data Architecture to define, maintain, and evolve the technical architecture roadmap and strategy for the Modern Data Platform (MDP).
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the existing technology landscape, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
* Accountable for delivery of the architecture, implementation, and enhancement of the data ingestion, streaming, and batch processes.
* Collaborate with the IT infrastructure team to ensure a robust and secure IT infrastructure that supports the MDP.
* Deliver the right data, in the right format, to meet the demand of the CDO.
* Manage the data engineering delivery lifecycle for the MDP.
* Manage third-party service providers, ensuring services are delivered in line with contractual agreements and budgets.
* Stay up to date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitor activity.
* Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Beazley data and systems through robust security measures and compliance with relevant regulations.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
* Proven experience in leading data platform initiatives in a financial services environment.
* Strong understanding of cloud-based data services, data architecture, and data governance.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills.
* Experience in managing budgets and third-party vendor relationships.
* Familiarity with regulatory compliance and data security standards relevant to the financial services industry.
General Expectations:
* Adhere to Beazley’s core values - Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing.
* Comply with Beazley procedures, policies, and regulations.
Personal Specification:
The successful candidate will be a natural relationship builder and team player, with high energy and passion. You will have the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skills and Abilities:
* Ability to connect with other subject matter experts and collaborate to find competitive advantages.
* Ability to work at pace and meet challenging timelines.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The Rewards:
* The opportunity to connect and build long-lasting professional relationships.
* Attractive base compensation and discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
* Private medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
#J-18808-Ljbffr