Delivery Lead - Data

Delivery Lead: Data, Lloyd's Market, MI, Agile
6-month contract
Outside IR35 | £650 - £700 per day
Hybrid: 3 days per week in London office

A leading Lloyd's market insurer is seeking an Agile Delivery Lead with a proven track record delivering data & MI projects specifically within the Lloyd's market. This is an environment where data underpins every decision, from underwriting & risk to operations & strategic planning making disciplined, high-quality delivery absolutely critical.

You will lead delivery across a central Data Platform, ensuring releases are well-structured & aligned with business priorities. Collaborating closely with Data Engineering & Data Architecture teams, you will oversee the delivery of complex, multi-stream initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead agile delivery for Data & MI initiatives, ensuring consistent sprint cadence & well-planned release cycles.
* Coordinate end-to-end release readiness, partnering with Data Engineering & Data Architecture to sequence work & manage dependencies.
* Break down complex data platform epics into manageable increments for safe, transparent delivery.
* Maintain clear visibility of risks, blockers, testing status & quality trends, acting early to prevent issues.
* Drive regular, open communication across teams through stand-ups, reviews, demos & progress updates.

Requirements:
* Proven experience delivering data & MI projects within the Lloyd's insurance market.
* Strong background working closely with Data Engineering & Data Architecture teams.
* Solid understanding of agile & hybrid delivery approaches, able to balance pace with quality & safety.
* Highly organised, proactive & detail-focused, with strong dependency & release management skills.
* Excellent stakeholder & communication skills, with a collaborative & pragmatic approach.