Data Transformation Lead

Contract Type: Permanent

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Data Transformation Lead

Transform Challenges into Opportunities – Provide structure to emerging deliveries.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced problem-solver and delivery specialist who thrives on ambiguity. You bring clarity where there’s complexity, establishing structure, process, and momentum to establish new complex initiatives or recover struggling ones, driving them toward successful delivery.

This role is perfect for a variety of career paths – you could be a seasoned project or programme manager or a delivery lead who has spent 6+ years in the trenches. You have earned your stripes by successfully creating structure and stability where it was needed. You’ve seen enough to know how to prevent issues before they happen. Team Culture is as important to you as the technical aspects of the role.

What You'll Do

• Lead and transform data integration-based projects/ programmes and BAU across organisational boundaries.
• Align teams, resolve blockers, and deliver real measurable value.
• You're comfortable navigating senior stakeholders, influencing across functions, and making confident decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Drive strategic initiatives while maintaining hands-on involvement.
• Roll up your sleeves and dive deep into problems when needed.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams across multiple workstreams.

You're Our Ideal Candidate If

• You have 6+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs – strong grasp of delivery lifecycle, governance and best practices.
• You're known as the "fixer" – the person teams call when projects need turning around – experience earned solving real challenges.
• You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and know how to bring direction, stability and accountability.
• You're proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues before they become problems.
• You have experience with data projects in Financial Services or similar industry and the ability to quickly master new technical domains.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong strategic thinking combined with tactical execution capabilities (you are happy to roll your sleeves up and get involved).
• Natural ability to spot patterns and potential issues before they surface.
• Experience in large-scale data integration, transformation, or separation programs.
• Background in Financial Services or Similar Professional Services
• Focused on outcomes ensuring value is realised – not just delivered.

Career Development

This role is ideal for:

• Mid-career professionals looking to expand their span of control.
• Project/Program managers seeking to leverage their experience in the growing field of data transformation.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups who are passionate about making a difference in the field of data transformation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and influence major transformation initiatives.
• Complex, challenging projects that will stretch your capabilities.
• Environment that values proactive problem-solving and innovative thinking.
• Platform to apply your experience in preventing and resolving project challenges.
• Chance to build and lead high-performing teams.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.