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Data Services Delivery Manager

Vita Health Group, City of London

Data Services Delivery Manager

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Vita Health Group, City of London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b5b15289e9914b228bcab31607933eb8

Full Job Description

  • Working in a key role within Data Services at VITA Health Group, the Data Services Delivery Manager will underpin data product delivery with internal teams and customers.
  • The role holder will own and manage the backlog of work items, supporting the Lead Data Engineer and working with a team of internal engineers through the software change cycle, typically managing agile development of software.
  • The role holder will also manage the gathering and documenting of requirements from the business, assisted by the rest of the Data Services team to translate them into technical requirements.
  • The role holder will also own the DevOps processes, continuously evaluating and improving processes to enhance efficiency, including maintenance of the backlog reporting to the IT Director.
  • Working with the team to facilitate smooth execution, as well as identifying bottlenecks and removing obstacles.
  • Work with the key market unit stakeholders, including directors of IT, transformation and service leads to define the roadmap for the data product(s).
  • Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality and passed through each development phase as needed, dev/systems test, UAT, pre-prod and prod.
  • The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring the Data Change Advisory Board processes are being adhered to., We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.
  • We are a Mindful Employer
  • Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
  • Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
  • Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
  • Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
  • Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
  • Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
  • Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
  • Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • An embedded "speaking up" culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
  • Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.
    • Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

    Essential:
  • 3-4 years plus experience as a significant role, BA/PM/Product Owner on formal Data/IT/digital projects delivery
  • 3-4 years working in a defined role facilitating/key role on an agile/software delivery and SDLC such as SCRUM prioritising work and protecting development based on business need.
  • A proven track record of significant contributions in significantly helping capturing requirements, documenting, and tracing from idea to delivery.
  • Agile project management tools, DevOps/Jira, including reporting, systems changes and iteration management.
  • A robust understanding of applied IT project management delivery methods, Agile, SCRUM and Waterfall.
  • An ability to build strong trust relationships with VHG colleagues at all levels including c-level executive and clinical directors.
  • An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion.
  • An appropriate PM/Programme Manager Certification E.g. Prince II or Agile PM
  • Expertise optimising processes and managing priorities across an entire organisation.
  • Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required.
    • Desirable:
  • Expertise in Data Engineering and/or BI model delivery.
  • Working on project definition, lead and change under formal change framework in a health sector setting.
  • 3-4 years plus experience in a defined data projects or related data business analyst team lead/lead role
  • Experience in delivering software projects using CI/CD
  • Delivering cloud-based projects
  • ISEB BA Diploma, Disability Confident
    • About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

    Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK's largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as "Best Company to Work for" at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees - our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:
  • Supportive team and management
  • Positive work environment
  • Wellbeing and mental health support
  • Trust and respect
  • Autonomy and flexibility

    We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers

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