Head of Enterprise Data Implementation

Head of Enterprise Data Implementation

Salary: London circa £150,000/ National circa £130,000

Locations: London/ Norwich/ Bristol

A bit about the job:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned technology leader to shape one of Aviva’s most strategically important data transformations.

As Head of Enterprise Data Implementation, you will lead the engineering and delivery of Aviva’s new enterprise‑scale master data, API distribution, discovery and workflow platforms—core capabilities that will underpin operational excellence, digital interoperability, analytics and GenAI enablement across the organisation.

You will build and lead a high‑performing engineering function, drive multi‑million‑pound programme delivery, and influence senior stakeholders across Markets, Functions and Technology to embed authoritative data at the heart of Aviva’s operating model.

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership of large‑scale data or platform engineering functions, delivering enterprise‑grade data, API or integration platforms within complex, regulated environments.
• Deep engineering expertise in cloud‑native architectures (AWS), micro‑services, event‑driven integration and MDM technologies, with a track record of designing platforms that meet stringent performance, security and resilience requirements.
• Significant experience delivering multi‑million‑pound technology programmes, demonstrating strong delivery discipline, financial stewardship and risk management across multi‑year roadmaps.
• Capability to build, scale and lead high‑performing engineering teams (30–60+ people), including senior technical leads, architects and platform engineers, while fostering a culture of autonomy, quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder influence and executive‑level communication skills, able to navigate complex organisational structures, shape enterprise‑wide decisions and drive adoption across business and technology domains.

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.

• Salary: London circa £150,000/ National circa £130,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity – 25% 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
• 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 Harjot Kaur a call on +44 7353 138456 or send an email to harjot.kaur@aviva.com