Senior Manager – Data Partnering, Strategy & Performance
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager – Data Partnering, Strategy & Performance to lead the data strategy, business engagement, and agile delivery of data and analytics solutions across key business domains.
Key Responsibilities:
* Portfolio Ownership: Lead and manage a portfolio of data initiatives across business areas such as Commercial, SME, Elders, and Modernisation.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, fostering collaboration between business, IT, and data teams.
* Data Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to data governance frameworks, privacy regulations, and security protocols.
* Product Ownership: Define and maintain product backlogs, prioritising features and enhancements aligned with business goals.
* Demand and Supply Management: Assess project demands, prioritise initiatives, and manage resources effectively to meet business needs.
Requirements:
* Extensive Insurance Industry Experience: A strong understanding of underwriting, commercial insurance, claims, and data models used in insurance operations.
* Proven Leadership Experience: 7+ years leading data-driven transformation programs, ideally within the insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
* Strong Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and align senior stakeholders with both business and technical objectives.
* Data and Analytics Expertise: A solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL, data modelling, data governance, machine learning, and AI applications.
* Cloud and Modernisation Knowledge: Hands-on experience overseeing cloud platform migration, data modernisation, and legacy system replacement.
* Product and Portfolio Management: Strong capability in backlog management, demand/supply management, and agile delivery models.
* Business Case Development: Proven ability to develop and present business cases, secure funding, and deliver measurable business value.
* Team Leadership and Agile Delivery: Experienced in managing agile, cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
Desirable Skills:
* Familiarity with commercial insurance, underwriting processes, and actuarial data models.
* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Knowledge of Pega CDH, Salesforce, or other decisioning platforms.