Job description
Ensure HBCE data initiatives and solution designs are aligned to the CIB Data Strategy, with a strong focus on adoption of strategic platforms (e.g., the CIB Data Platform) and avoidance of unnecessary tactical divergence Work with technical discipline leads, data scientists, data engineers and data analysts to produce accurate delivery estimates and manage the transition from analysis to successful delivery Provide governance across the delivery of data products, including regulatory reporting and data provisioning for key programmes, ensuring data controls aligned to the data strategy are considered from inception (“compliance by design”) and evidenced through delivery artefacts Support compliance with regulatory requirements, including ECB-driven priorities, ensure clear ownership, milestones, dependencies, and evidence of delivery Ensure any tactical delivery decisions that introduce technical debt are clearly documented (scope, rationale, impact, remediation plan) and progressed through appropriate risk acceptance and governance approval, with clear ownership and timelines Support the delivery production line (definition, implementation, testing) and ensure deliverables meet business requirements and are fit for purpose Significant experience in project management or delivery management, with a focus on large-scale data-related projects/programmes and portfolio-level governance (multi-initiative oversight, dependency management, executive reporting) Strong stakeholder management skills in a complex, global matrix environment, with proven ability to influence, negotiate and drive outcomes across boundaries Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating content for and presenting at senior-level meetings Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives, reconcile conflicting priorities, and know when to re-prioritise or escalate Strong analytical and structured mindset, with business analysis experience (or equivalent) and a track record of delivering high-value/critical outcomes Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple outputs at one time Proven ability to work across multi-disciplinary and diverse work environments A degree (e.
g., MBA with bachelor's in engineering, or master's in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or other numerical discipline) or equivalent relevant experience Knowledge and understanding of financial services/banking operations preferred; knowledge of data modelling and architecture is an added advantage Relevant Agile certifications (e.
g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe, LeSS, DAD) are a plus; large-scale transformation programme experience is a plus Specialist knowledge of data management, data risk, customer data management, with a robust knowledge of data management challenges in complex organizations, and advanced Excel skills Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English Proven interpersonal influence and negotiation skills with experience in a complex global environment, demonstrating excellent stakeholders' relationship management skills at multiple levels of the organisation Self-starter with proven problem-solving skills with the ability to consider alternative and innovative solutions Relevant knowledge of the regulatory and other external requirements impacting the business