La Fosse is happy to announce that a longstanding client has engaged with us Exclusively to aid them in their search for a Head of Delivery on a contract basis. We’re looking for a Head of Delivery to come in and take the reigns of an ongoing Data Transformation Programme and enhance the overall delivery capability of the Data Function. Office Expectations: Oxfordshire 3 days a week Day Rate: £650 - £680 Outside IR35 Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the delivery of data initiatives, ensuring the flow of work across 3-5 (Soon to grow to 7) squads. Drive and coordinate the overall delivery plan within the data function. Ensure effective delivery within data teams, while building and scaling agile practices/ways of working. Address and unblock delivery challenges, providing technical leadership without needing to be hands-on. Manage Delivery and Data Governance and ensure compliance as the programme expands. Collaborate with key stakeholders and build relationships to execute against deliverables effectively Requirements: Minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience Lead Delivery within a Data Function or Programme Proven track record leading large-scale data transformation programmes. A strong understanding of Agile ways of working and using these to enhance delivery capability within Data Delivery Squads. Strong Delivery Management Good understanding of Data components, governance, architecture etcNeed to understand how it all fits together, what impact requests from stakeholders/architectural decisions will have on the team, and their ability to deliver against these.) Strong Stakeholder Management, up and outwards Strong Vendor Management Capability Strong background in data and modern cloud architectures (Azure preferred). Experience implementing and scaling Agile practices, in a data function. Previous responsibility for Delivery and Data Governance. Please Note: This role is not available to anyone outside of the UK. Also note that this is not a role for a hands on Data Architect/Manager/Tech Lead etc We are strictly looking for individuals experienced in Agile Delivery Practices within a Data Function This role is also unavailable to those outside of the UK.