Data Solutions Delivery Lead

Data Solutions Delivery Lead

Zurich Insurance Europe AG, Ireland Branch is looking for a Data Solutions Delivery Lead.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the IT Department with responsibilities including:

• Leading contributor to data solutions strategy


• Develop existing data solutions roadmap


• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with wider data solutions strategy


• Implementation and Management of Data Governance and lineage


• Influence and upskilling of small team of data solutions delivery professionals


• Responsible for the quality of master data in key systems and ensure that data models and mapping are documented appropriately

IT works closely with local Business Change, local subject matter experts and key 3rd parties to deliver and manage IT solutions that support the business strategy of the General Insurance Business for Zurich Ireland.

Zurich Ireland is committed to transforming the current application landscape. The dynamic of Zurich IT department will evolve over time with the development of these transformation programmes. This will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to develop new skills and further career opportunities.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Your Role

As a Data Solutions Delivery Lead you will play a key role in the IT Department including:

• Leading contributor to data solutions strategy


• Develop existing data solutions roadmap


• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with wider data solutions strategy


• Implementation and Management of Data Governance and lineage


• Influence and upskilling of small team of data solutions delivery professionals


• Responsible for the quality of master data in key systems and ensure that data models and mapping are documented appropriately

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Drive consumption and use of data as a self-service tool, embedded in the wider business. 


• Democratized to empowered teams with clear supportive guardrails. 


• Establish and maintain data management policies and standards that ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements. 


• Working on cross functional project team implement complex business solutions


• Upskilling of & supporting existing team members


• Ensure consistent delivery of quality master data for consumption by stakeholders across the business

Additional Job Functions:

• Builds good working relationships with Enterprise Solutions Lead, Enterprise Architect, Team members within IT Department and Project Management.


• Work closely with Management Information & Data Services Team, Actuarial, Finance and other relevant stakeholders across our business


• Ability to help keep team motivated in high pressure  situations.


• Responds maturely to ambiguity and complexity.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Data Solutions Delivery Lead your skills and qualifications will include:

Technical competencies including:

Key Technologies:               Databricks Expertise, Cloud Architecture, Spark (PySpark), Unity Catalog etc.

Methodologies:                   Agile, Waterfall 

Database:                SQL Server 2012, 2016, 2019  

DevOps Tools:                    GitHub, Confluence, Jira 

Experience in some or any of the following is advantageous:

• Business Objects, Tableau, Power BI,SAS


• Qlik Replicate, Informatica


• Sequel Server Integration Services (SSIS)


• JSON, XML

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Proactive, enthusiastic with a hunger for excellence


• Able to cope with fast moving environment with varying workloads and pressures.


• Problem solving and judgement skills


• A good team worker, building team spirit


• Sets high standards for quality and quantity


• Takes personal responsibility for resolving issues


• An ability to work independently and under limited supervision


• Good interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with customers and 3rd Parties on a pro-active basis


• Works in a systematic, methodical & orderly way


• Strong influencing skills.

Competencies & Behaviours:

• Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.


• Take accountability for participating in the Performance management cycle.


• Take action to improve performance on the job.


• Assist and support co-workers.


• Take action to manage own personal development.


• Approach tasks with a ‘Can Do’ attitude,

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Dublin and occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,500 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich offers protection services that go beyond traditional insurance, to support its customers in building resilience. Since 2020, the Zurich Forest project supports reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.

The Group has more than 65,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.