Sword Group
Energy, Public and Finance Sectors
HeadofData
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“Head of Data at Sword Group. Skills: Data-led transformation, Microsoft technologies. Shape the Data & AI vision and go-to-market. Drive revenue growth and pipeline development”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieving client goals; Realise value through data-led and AI-enabled transformation; Revenue growth and pipeline contribution; Client satisfaction and account expansion; Capability utilisation and margin performance; Quality of delivery; Capability maturity and staff retention/engagement; Development of reusable assets, propositions, and accelerators; Deliver measurable business outcomes and value
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Solution design; Solution architecture; Delivery approach; Delivery risk
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience leading data or digital practices at scale, Commercial acumen with experience contributing to sales and revenue growth, Ability to engage at C-suite and senior stakeholder level, Experience in regulated sectors (energy, public sector, financial services), Deep expertise in Azure Data Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Purview, Understanding of end-to-end data architecture and modern data platforms, Experience leading complex transformation programmes, Ability to provide technical oversight without being hands-on day-to-day
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, Specific ML framework experience, Cloud platform certs
What You'll Do.
Shape the Data & AI vision and go-to-market
Drive revenue growth and pipeline development
high-performing capability
outcome-led delivery across key clients
Influence solution design
Influence architectural decisions
Influence delivery excellence
Contribute to pre-sales activity
Advise on solution approaches
Define and evolve the Data
Translate capability into clear market propositions and offerings
Identify priority sectors
and growth opportunities
Ensure alignment between client demand
Shape innovation across Microsoft ecosystem
Own pipeline contribution
Support revenue growth targets
Partner with sales to shape
Act as senior SME in client conversations
Develop repeatable offerings and accelerators to scale growth
Build strategic relationships with key accounts
develop and mentor a multi-disciplinary Data capability
Define capability structure
Build a high-performing leadership layer
Drive a culture of engineering excellence
Ensure scalability through standards
Accountable for quality and consistency across all data
Provide senior oversight on solution architecture and delivery
Ensure adherence to best practices
Ensure predictable client outcomes
Embed engineering disciplines
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client
Lead strategic engagements across discovery
Focus on delivering measurable business outcomes and value
Strengthen long-term client relationships and account growth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Client stakeholders; Sales teams; Leadership layer
Communication Scope
Client conversations; Client calls; Proposals; Client stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Transformation programmes
Full Job Description
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of significant evolution for Sword. As the organisation continues its journey to evolve and strengthen its Data, Analytics, AI & automation offerings, this role will play a critical part in shaping how we position, sell, and scale our AI & Data transformation services within a key business unit. The Head of Data is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, scaling and commercialising the Data & Analytics capability, focusing on supporting strategic customers on their transformation journeys. This role is pivotal in positioning Sword as a trusted partner for data-led transformation across regulated industries. We are seeking a highly motivated, growth‑oriented individual who wants to be part of an exciting and forward‑looking journey. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment of change, be energised by building and expanding customer relationships, and be passionate about helping organisations realise value through data‑led and AI‑enabled transformation. **About the role:** Building on the strong engineering foundations this role expands accountability beyond technical leadership into business growth, client impact, and strategic direction. The Head of Data will: * Shape the Data & AI vision and go-to-market * Drive revenue growth and pipeline development * Build a scaled, high-performing capability * Ensure high-quality, outcome-led delivery across key clients The role offers the chance to work with the very latest Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft
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