Engineering Programme Delivery Lead

Engineering Programme Delivery Lead– Salary £70,000 – £80,000

Locations: London / Norwich / Bristol

Aviva have embarked on a major programme across its UK businesses, to modernise and transform the Customer Data & Marketing platform estate using Industry best Data management products like Reltio, Adobe Experience platforms, cloud, containers underpinned by DevSecOps using Aviva Data governance standards and compliance.

We are looking for a highly motivated Engineering Programme Lead who can drive Data and Marketing transformation programmes consisting of various workstreams to deal with the technology implementation, process and people changes required for the transformation.

A bit about the job:

This critical programme will cross all aspects of Data & Marketing technologies, requiring strong organisational skills, an analytical and delivery focussed mindset and excellent stakeholder management. You understand not only the technical value of Data products but also their business value, as an organisational asset. You understand what it takes to deliver large Data & Marketing projects using a modern SDLC without compromising on quality.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Programme Leadership & Governance - Proven experience as a Programme Manager leading complex data and marketing transformation initiatives, establishing governance frameworks, managing risk, and driving delivery across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Data Architecture & Engineering Expertise - Deep knowledge of data management principles including data governance, quality, validation, and architecture; successfully delivered Snowflake migrations, DBT transformations, and master data management with complex match/survivorship logic.
• Technical Delivery Across Diverse Stacks - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD best practices, ETL pipelines, and modern data tools such as Reltio SaaS, Adobe Experience Manager, and Cyclops/Redshift; strong understanding of engineering practices across development, testing, and operations.
• Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement - Skilled in translating high-level requirements into actionable roadmaps and deliverables; chairing steering groups, managing escalations, and engaging stakeholders across CIO, audit, and transformation governance forums.
• Agile & Change Management Expertise - Certified in Agile methodologies (PSM1/2, SAFe, PSPO1, PRINCE2); adept at applying Agile, SAFe, DevOps, and waterfall frameworks to manage delivery risk, change impact, and lifecycle transitions from concept to BAU.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary between £70,000 - £80,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary; Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Alannah Burgess a call on 07391381173 or send an email to alannah.burgess1@aviva.com.