Data Delivery Lead

About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role:
Cognita is modernising its global data landscape—building a new Hub & Spoke Lakehouse platform, expanding analytics capability, and scaling AI & ML across the organisation. We're seeking a hands-on Data Delivery Lead to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to this transformation.

In this role, you'll drive agile delivery across our Data, Analytics and AI portfolio. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Group and Regions to shape requirements, refine scope, and translate complex business and technical needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery plans. You'll engage regularly with engineering and analytics teams, understand technical constraints, and guide work through to predictable, high-quality outcomes.

You will run all SCRUM ceremonies, manage the backlog in Azure DevOps, coordinate dependencies across multiple workstreams, and keep delivery on track. Working across Group and Regional Data teams, off-shore and 3rd party contractors & partners, you will help deliver key initiatives including our Lakehouse platform, new data pipelines, analytics products, and emerging AI solutions such as Cognita's AI Assistant.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who loves structured delivery, enjoys collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders, and wants to play a meaningful part in shaping Cognita's global data and AI capabilities.

Who We Are Looking For:
You are an experienced agile delivery professional who can turn business needs into structured, actionable plans. You're confident working with technical teams, able to break down complex or ambiguous requirements, and skilled at ensuring teams stay aligned, unblocked, and focused.

You will bring experience delivering data, analytics, or engineering workstreams, alongside strong familiarity with SCRUM practices and tools such as Azure DevOps. You can gather and document requirements, shape epics and user stories, and keep work flowing in a fast-moving environment. Clear communication, structured working habits, and proactive risk management are essential.

Experience working in cloud data environments, coordinating external delivery partners, or supporting global teams is highly valuable. Familiarity with Azure, Databricks, Power BI, or AI/ML tooling is beneficial, as are certifications in agile delivery, business analysis, or project management—but practical experience matters the most.

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This is a hybrid position, working a minimum of two day's per week in our London office.
Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Aviva Pension25 Days Holiday Allowance + Bank Holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 21st December 2025

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.