Delivery Lead & Data Specialist

Data Freelance Hub; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data services provider seeks a Delivery Lead Data Specialist for a 9-month contract. This remote role involves leading the execution of a data and analytics program, focusing on implementing a Unified Data Model. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, ensuring data governance standards, and building a data-driven culture. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of project management experience and strong skills in data architecture and governance, with familiarity in tools like Power BI and Monday.com.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work-life balance

Comprehensive welfare packages

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within data and analytics programmes.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and data governance.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, ETL pipelines, and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Medallion architecture, and Power BI.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Monday.com for project planning and team coordination.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• At least 2 years experience leading data projects.
• At least 5 years project management experience (both Agile and Waterfall).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data projects, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Align data solutions with governance standards and business objectives.
• Champion the business value of data and foster a data-driven culture.

Skills

Project management

Data architecture

Data modelling

Data governance

Enterprise data platforms

ETL pipelines

Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Agile methodologies

Monday.com

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM)

Job description

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Delivery Lead – Data Specialist (9‑month contract, Remote, United Kingdom)

Job Introduction

We are seeking a delivery-driven Delivery Lead Data Specialist to lead the execution of a strategic enterprise-wide Data & Analytics Programme, with a core focus on implementing a Unified Data Model that enables consistent, trusted, and actionable insights across the organisation.

This role is central to advancing data maturity and operational agility by bridging the gap between technical data teams and business stakeholders. You will orchestrate the delivery of scalable data solutions, ensure alignment with governance standards, and drive measurable outcomes that support strategic decision‑making. The organisation is deploying a Microsoft Fabric‑based data platform using the Medallion model to support modular, reusable data pipelines; Power BI is the enterprise reporting layer, and Monday.com is used for planning, delivery tracking, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of data projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams and managing project scope, schedule, and budget.

• Align data solutions with governance standards and business objectives, ensuring high quality, trustworthy data.

• Champion the business value of data and foster a data‑driven culture across the organisation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in project management within data and analytics programmes
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and data governance
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, ETL pipelines, and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Medallion architecture, and Power BI
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
• Proficiency in using Monday.com for project planning and team coordination
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM) is a plus
• At least 2 years experience leading data projects
• At least 5 years project management experience (both Agile and Waterfall)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a transformative programme shaping the future of data in our organisation, work with cutting‑edge technologies, and influence strategic decisions to drive real business value.

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life and is committed to improving physical and mental health for over 30 years. As part of Spire Healthcare Group plc, we work with the NHS, insurers, and large corporate clients to deliver a full range of physiotherapy services. We are an award‑winning employer, recently recognised nationwide as "Best Company to Work for" at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. Our colleagues enjoy supportive teams, a positive work environment, wellbeing and mental health support, trust and respect, and autonomy and flexibility. We invest in staff development through CPD, secondments, management training, mentoring, apprenticeships, and regular events. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible work‑life balance, and comprehensive welfare packages.

Equal Opportunity

Vita Health Group is a proud equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is reflected in our supporting schemes for disabled, ethnic minority, and women candidates for senior roles.

Applicants must have legal entitlement to work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. All personal data shared during the recruitment process is securely stored and will be destroyed after 6 months if the application is unsuccessful.