CoE/Operating Model Lead

CoE/Operating Model LeadLocation: London (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Rate: £425 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 3 months, rolling extension potential Sector: Banking/InsuranceWe''re currently seeking an experienced CoE/Operating Model Lead to support the establishment and maturation of a Data Engineering Centre of Excellence (CoE) within a major Banking/Insurance organisation.Working closely with the Data Engineering CoE Lead, you will play a key role in defining the strategy, governance, operating model, and technical framework required to drive consistency and best practice across multiple data platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesCentre of Excellence Setup andamp; GovernanceDraft and establish the Data Engineering CoE Charter.Define the CoE vision, objectives, and operating model.Develop and maintain the CoE roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business and technology strategies.Define, implement, and measure governance standards, policies, and success metrics.Establish best practices and adoption frameworks across data engineering teams.Technical Strategy andamp; FrameworksIdentify industry-leading frameworks, methodologies, and tooling suitable for the organisation.Run Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to evaluate potential frameworks and technologies.Create implementation roadmaps for approved frameworks and standards.Drive consistency, measurement, and continuous improvement across data engineering practices.Data Platform AlignmentImprove alignment between multiple ..... full job details .....