Data Delivery Manager

at  OSB Group

About the team:
The Data Office Delivery team act as the route into the Data Office for new work ensuring the work is initiated using the correct delivery channel. The team coordinates and manages the delivery of some of this work based on the delivery approach agreed, in doing so the team work with the Data Architects, Data Engineers and Testers to enable the Data Office to deliver high quality data solutions to the OSB Group business. In addition, the team are responsible for managing the high-level resource allocation and planning across the Data Office and providing Data Office reporting.
About Us:
The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.
Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.
Alongside passion for our products and customers, we’re passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you will have delivery responsibility for pieces of Data Office work while also having a wider role of assisting the Senior Data Delivery Manager in ensuring that Data Office resources are managed against demand across the data teams.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Leading the delivery of data office work using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Undertaking Data Office resource planning and allocation covering all aspects of the Data Office
• Liaising with the Change Delivery teams to ensure that current and future plans are deliverable from a Data Office viewpoint and then ensuring resources are allocated to these plans accordingly.
• During delivery ensuring Data Office delivery timelines are adhered to, delivery risks are managed and any blocking delivery issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Proactively managing stakeholders up to Director level for parties working with the Data Office
• Forging effective working relationships with the wider IT team, Change Delivery and other business areas to aid the delivery of data solutions
• Representing the Data Office in senior forums and discussions such as Steering Groups and Project/Change boards
• Deriving and providing reporting covering Data Office work and performance
• Travelling occasionally between the Wolverhampton, London and Chatham offices as required

In return for your commitment:

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £60,000 - £73,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

Could you be the one?:

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Experience of multi-site IT software delivery management within a regulated environment using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience of working in formal change and project management processes, engaging with varying levels of stakeholders
• Experience of resource allocation and management to ensure successful delivery of projects

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.
What to do next:
If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.
Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.
If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!
OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.
Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

• Leading the delivery of data office work using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Undertaking Data Office resource planning and allocation covering all aspects of the Data Office
• Liaising with the Change Delivery teams to ensure that current and future plans are deliverable from a Data Office viewpoint and then ensuring resources are allocated to these plans accordingly.
• During delivery ensuring Data Office delivery timelines are adhered to, delivery risks are managed and any blocking delivery issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Proactively managing stakeholders up to Director level for parties working with the Data Office
• Forging effective working relationships with the wider IT team, Change Delivery and other business areas to aid the delivery of data solutions
• Representing the Data Office in senior forums and discussions such as Steering Groups and Project/Change boards
• Deriving and providing reporting covering Data Office work and performance
• Travelling occasionally between the Wolverhampton, London and Chatham offices as require