Opportunity snapshot:

An exciting, permanent opportunity has become availablefor Senior Data Strategy Enablement Manager.

The Senior Data Strategy Enablement Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for operationalizing and driving adoption of the Health Insurance (HI) data strategy across a complex, federated business. This individual acts as a critical bridge between the central data office and the HI data teams, ensuring alignment, standardization, and collaboration in support of the organization’s goals for data governance, data literacy, advanced analytics, and digital transformation. 

The role is both a management and a hands-on execution role and requires a collaborative, value driven manager that deeply understands the complex technical environments and toolsets available to achieve outcomes with data, working in complex, ambiguous and challenging situations while engaging with senior leaders. 

What will I be doing?

• Drive the execution of the enterprise data strategy across federated business units and data teams. 
• Act as a central liaison between the enterprise data office and Health Insurance data/analytics teams. 
• Align decentralized data initiatives with enterprise standards, architecture, and governance policies. 
• Facilitate adoption of data governance, stewardship, and data quality practices across the organization. 
• Develop enablement toolkits, training, and communication materials to support consistent strategy implementation. 
• Lead working groups, forums, and communities of practice to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. 
• Support the development and maturity of data products, platforms, and capabilities (e.g., data catalogues, self-service tools). 
• Partner with data owners and business leaders to identify and remove barriers to strategic data use. 
• Track and report on the adoption, impact, and value realization of data strategy initiatives. 
• Promote a culture of data literacy, transparency, and accountability throughout the organization. 

Requirements for the role:

• Highly experienced in data analytics, data quality, data governance, data warehousing and reporting 
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Information Systems, Public Health, Business, or related discipline). 
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA, MPH, MHA, or master’s in data/analytics) preferred. 
• 5–10+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, or data governance roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or cross-functional coordination capacity. 
• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, or financial services. 
• Proven ability to operate in complex, federated or matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders. 
• Deep understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM) and their practical implementation. 
• Familiarity with health insurance data domains (claims, clinical, provider, member, utilization, etc.). 
• Strong track record of delivering enterprise data programs or strategic initiatives at scale. 
• Training or certification in change management (e.g., PROSCI) or program management (e.g., PMP) is advantageous. 

About us:

Bupa has a strategic goal of being the most customer-centric digital healthcare organisation, with the use of data as an explicit pillar of this strategy.  

The program pillars include:

• A Customer-Centric Focus - Bupa aims to grow our data products, the data that people have access to and the utilisation of data as a strategic asset that drives our Connected Care, Core Modernisation, and other strategic change agents
• Data Access and Democratization - Ensuring everyone has access to and can understand the data Bupa holds; reducing barriers to entry and make the complex simple for people who want to leverage our data assets
• Support for Access - Help leaders in ensuring easy access to data for people that they work with
• Empowerment - Enabling business people to do their role as owners, stewards, and leaders.
• Delivery & Customer Value First - Treat data as an asset to create value for customers and remove barriers to achieving compliance, risk, or other barriers to value

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, a range of Bupa benefits and flexible working/ work from home, you’ll be challenged and encouraged to innovate. You will collaborate strongly with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.

Other benefits include subsidies on our health insurance, travel, car, home, contents and pet insurance products as well as Bupa services such as Dental and Optical. You can also access a ‘People First’ wellness program which provides a range of services such as health coaches, annual skin checks and flu vaccinations, assistance with nutrition, mental and general well-being guides and product discounts.

You’ll feel happier & healthier working at Bupa!