Our client is one of the leading financial services companies. Currently they are looking for an experienced Data Engineering and Delivery Lead to take ownership of our data estate and drive delivery of strategic portfolio change.Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. This is a leadership role with real end-to-end ownership - from shaping the roadmap to ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery that aligns with our business vision. You''ll work closely with business leaders, data governance, change management, and trusted vendor partners to bring ambitious programmes to life.Permanent, 3 days in office in London, salary is up to £140k baseResponsibilities:Lead the delivery of strategic data programmes, keeping them on track for scope, budget, and quality.Partner with Data Governance, Business, and stakeholders to shape and deliver the roadmap.Oversee resources, vendors, and cross-functional teams to meet programme goals.Ensure engineering and technical standards are met across the life cycle.Present progress and updates to senior leadership.Keep ahead of emerging data technologies and integrate them into our strategy.Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.RequirementsProven track record delivering data programmes in financial services/banking/insuranceDeep knowledge of database technologies (Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).Strong grasp of software development, Agile, and best practices.Leadership skills to motivate teams and manage vendor relationships.Business acumen with the ability to align tech initiatives to strategic goals.Experience with Python, Power BI, and data visualisation tools.10-15 years in software development, architecture design including project management.