Head of Data and DevOps (FTC 6 months)
Head of Data and DevOps (FTC 6 months)
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We think this is a special place to work. So before we get into the detail of this job opportunity heres a few words about who we are and whats important to us.
Were steeped in history but focused on the future
We may have 340 years of history but we are firmly focused on the future. From progressive environmental action to being at the forefront of community engagement we work with purpose and embrace change. So diversity of thought and fresh perspectives really matter to us. We want our people to bring everything they are to work. Their life experiences their knowledge their unique take on challenges and solutions.
Whats it like to work here
Well there is plenty to talk about. Its purposeful whether thats innovative ways to tackle the climate crisis or engaging meaningfully with local communities. Its commercial and ambitious which youll see in our transformational development projects and diverse investment pipeline. Its sociable in our buzzing café and at our many events. Its challenging varied and supportive: contributing to inclusion and innovation is part of everyones personal goals here. We also enjoy a flexible work environment and because its a family business we like to think we are a little less corporate too.
Interested Then take a look at the job details below. Were looking for someone who wants to build a brilliant career at Grosvenor and we look forward to receiving your application.
Purpose of Role
The Interim Head of Data & DevOps will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Grosvenors technology landscape leading the development and operation of our software delivery and data platforms. This role is central to embedding modern DataOps DevOps and product-centric ways of working across Group Technology and the wider business enabling us to deliver secure reliable and scalable digital solutions that enable business strategy.
You will be responsible for designing implementing and managing platforms and processes that support application development data engineering analytics and AIpredominantly within the Microsoft ecosystem. By driving the execution of our data strategy and overseeing the delivery of digital solutions you will ensure that technology remains a key enabler of Grosvenors ambitions through strategic insights.
As a hands-on leader you will manage a core team in London and oversee offshore delivery partners setting technical direction and ensuring excellence in execution. You will own the technical strategy and roadmap for data and software platforms fostering best practices and continuous improvement in systems workflows and delivery processes. This includes active involvement in architecture delivery and operations when required.
The role is responsible for defining and delivering the technical strategy and roadmap across data and DevOps fostering strong supplier relationships and creating an environment that supports continuous integration automated testing and streamlined release management.
Success will require a strategic mindset a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will combine the ability to clearly and proactively communicate with senior stakeholders on the value being unlocked from emerging technologies. They will have strong technical acumen and an empathetic collaborative leadership to inspire teams and build capability.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership to ensure high-performing teams in DevOps engineering and data analyticsbuilding capability fostering innovation and inspiring a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Partner with senior stakeholders to define and deliver the engineering roadmap translating emerging technologies into measurable business value.
Manage strategic suppliers and offshore partners ensuring quality accountability and consistency in delivery.
Contribute as a senior leader to Group Technologys overall strategy helping to shape priorities raise professional standards and create a high-performing inclusive workplace.
Set and lead the architectural vision for data DevOps and AI platforms ensuring alignment with Grosvenors strategic priorities and long-term business objectives.
Shape and execute the enterprise data strategy embedding governance quality compliance and secure data practices that underpin reliable and trusted insights.
Design and deliver scalable secure and resilient platforms and data products enabling advanced analytics AI and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
Champion modern engineering practices embedding DevOps DataOps DevSecOps and automation to accelerate delivery while maintaining security and compliance.
Ensure operational excellence by driving continuous improvement in the availability performance and security of applications and platforms.
Lead cultural and organisational change driving the transition to product-centric ways of working and cultivating an intelligent data culture.
Key Requirements
Technical attributes
Extensive leadership experience with a proven track record in architecture engineering leadership and platform delivery.
Proven leadership of geographically dispersed teams including offshore partners and building high-performing cultures.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and align technology with business priorities.
Experience managing strategic suppliers and vendors to ensure quality and value in service delivery.
Deep experience in system and data architecture secure design principles and modern engineering practices (DevOps DataOps DevSecOps).
Deep technical knowledge of Azure services Kubernetes Azure DevOps/GitHub Enterprise and Microsofts data ecosystem (Fabric Power BI Synapse Databricks Purview).
Experience designing platforms that support AI/ML and advanced analytics
Strong security-by-design mindset with experience in DevSecOps Data SecOps and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR).
Background in observability and SRE practices including monitoring SLIs/SLOs telemetry and incident response.
Demonstrated ability to embed agile DevOps and product-centric ways of working that deliver measurable business value.
A focus on accurate program reporting and proactive management to ensure successful delivery of initiatives.
Personal Attributes
Excellent communication skills ability to create and foster partnerships at all levels through the business.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance tactical execution with long-term vision.
Collaborative empathetic leader with a strong team orientation.
Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Resilient and adaptable with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
We are open to applications from those looking to work on a fixed term or temp basis.
We know flexibility is important and take a hybrid approach to working please contact us for further details.
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