Data Governance - Strategy Delivery Lead (Army)
| Posting date: | 21 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,590 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | SP11 8HJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 407660 |
Summary
The Army Data Strategy Delivery Lead is responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and execution of data strategies within the Army.
This role involves managing the delivery of data projects, initiatives, and programmes to ensure alignment with the Army's strategic objectives and operational requirements. The Army Data Strategy Delivery Lead will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive the adoption of data-driven decision-making processes and enhance the Army's data capabilities.
In this role you will :
Champion Modern Ways of Working: Drive the governance and ethics around the Army’s adoption of digitalisation in accordance with Defence /cross government and Army design Authority policies and direction
Empower Decision-Making: Develop and deploy relevant data and tools that provide actionable insights to leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels
Drive Cultural Change: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by championing the use of digital technologies across the directorate, providing training and support to empower teams to embrace new ways of working
Collaborate for Success: Partner with Defence Digital, Head Office, and the Strategic Hub to ensure alignment with broader MOD digital / data strategies and leverage best practices
Shape the Future: Stay at the forefront of digital and data advancements including AI, continuously exploring new applications and opportunities to enhance the directorate's capabilities
Key Responsibilities will include:
Lead the delivery of the overarching Army data Strategy in line with the Army's Digital and Data plan and it’s objectives
Develop and support data management best practice across the Army
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of data strategy and plans
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and take corrective actions to ensure successful delivery
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with strategic goals
Ensure compliance with wider government and Defence data governance policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements
Drive the adoption of data best practices and promote a data-driven culture within the Army
Mentor and coach team members on project management methodologies and best practices
This opportunity will place you at the centre of data and digital transformation, driving efficiency and optimisation of data across the Army, it will require you to work across directorates and closely with Defence level organisations. The need for data and digital skills and capabilities is growing exponentially, and you will be able to influence much of this at the start of the transformation journey.
(Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.)
This role involves managing the delivery of data projects, initiatives, and programmes to ensure alignment with the Army's strategic objectives and operational requirements. The Army Data Strategy Delivery Lead will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive the adoption of data-driven decision-making processes and enhance the Army's data capabilities.
In this role you will :
Champion Modern Ways of Working: Drive the governance and ethics around the Army’s adoption of digitalisation in accordance with Defence /cross government and Army design Authority policies and direction
Empower Decision-Making: Develop and deploy relevant data and tools that provide actionable insights to leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels
Drive Cultural Change: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by championing the use of digital technologies across the directorate, providing training and support to empower teams to embrace new ways of working
Collaborate for Success: Partner with Defence Digital, Head Office, and the Strategic Hub to ensure alignment with broader MOD digital / data strategies and leverage best practices
Shape the Future: Stay at the forefront of digital and data advancements including AI, continuously exploring new applications and opportunities to enhance the directorate's capabilities
Key Responsibilities will include:
Lead the delivery of the overarching Army data Strategy in line with the Army's Digital and Data plan and it’s objectives
Develop and support data management best practice across the Army
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of data strategy and plans
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and take corrective actions to ensure successful delivery
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with strategic goals
Ensure compliance with wider government and Defence data governance policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements
Drive the adoption of data best practices and promote a data-driven culture within the Army
Mentor and coach team members on project management methodologies and best practices
This opportunity will place you at the centre of data and digital transformation, driving efficiency and optimisation of data across the Army, it will require you to work across directorates and closely with Defence level organisations. The need for data and digital skills and capabilities is growing exponentially, and you will be able to influence much of this at the start of the transformation journey.
(Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.)