Senior Data Delivery Lead

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Job Details
This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Data Delivery Manager will lead the delivery of data initiatives within a complex and evolving technology landscape. This role will focus on managing a team to deliver data solutions, while a large transformation of legacy systems is underway. The future technology stack will focus on Azure, Databricks and Power BI.
The Senior Data Delivery Lead will play a pivotal role in translating the enterprise-wide Data & Analytics strategy, into tangible outcomes. This position will lead the delivery of complex, high-value data initiatives which enables Cencora Alliance Healthcare UK to optimise operations, improve customer outcomes, and strengthen competitive advantage.
The role requires a strong leader with proven delivery experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in change management within healthcare or distribution environments, ensuring smooth transitions while maintaining stakeholder trust. Reporting to the Senior Data Leader for our International Business Group, this role will be pivotal in driving the organisation's data transformation journey.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Data Delivery Leadership:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of data products aligned to the Data & Analytics strategy.
• Oversee the planning, prioritisation, and execution of projects across multiple business areas.
• Establish delivery frameworks and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and speed of delivery.
• Create clear delivery timelines, monitor progress, and address risks or delays proactively.
• Document and present the value of each data product delivered to the business
• Support the transition from legacy systems (e.g., Cognos, Oracle, Qlik) to modern cloud-based platforms (Azure, Databricks & Power BI)

2. Stakeholder Management & Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, ensuring their data needs are prioritised and met.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, balancing competing demands and managing expectations.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner.
• Negotiate timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure alignment across the organization.
• Translate complex data delivery challenges into clear, business-relevant narratives.
• Facilitate steering committees, governance forums, and executive reporting.
• Support Data Fluency & Data Culture initiatives

3. Team & Capability Leadership:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of data professionals to deliver high-quality data solutions
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the delivery team.
• Identify and address capability gaps, ensuring the organisation builds robust data delivery competencies.

4. Business Value Realisation:

• Ensure delivery outcomes are measurable, value-driven, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Partner with business owners to embed data solutions and drive adoption.
• Monitor and track benefits realisation, ensuring long-term business impact.

5. Governance, Compliance & Data Transformation

• Ensure all data initiatives comply with organizational governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain data security, privacy, and quality
• Establish robust processes for data governance, including documentation, auditing, and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
Experience & Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Experience in data delivery, programme management, or related roles within large, complex organisations.
• Proven leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing senior-level stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of data platforms, data governance, analytics solutions, and their application in a business context.
• Experience in change management, preferably in healthcare or distribution.
• Knowledge of programme/portfolio management methodologies (Agile, SAFe, Prince2, or equivalent).
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, supply chain, or similarly regulated industries desirable.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrates authority, confidence, and credibility; inspires teams to achieve high standards of performance.
• Strategic Execution: Ability to operationalise strategy into delivery plans with clarity and discipline.
• Stakeholder Influence: Builds strong relationships with business leaders; communicates persuasively and diplomatically.
• Delivery Focus: Proven track record of delivering complex programmes on time, within budget, and to scope.
• Change Leadership: Guides stakeholders and teams through transformation with resilience and clarity.
• Collaboration: Works across boundaries, building partnerships with IT, business, and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a complex and changing environment, maintaining focus on outcomes.
• Proven experience: Track record of managing diverse teams in a data delivery or IT environment.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working, bonus scheme, generous pension scheme, car allowance, 25 days holiday (increasing with service), private health cover and the opportunity to make a real difference.
What Cencora offers
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
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