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Viva Data Product Manager - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

London, United Kingdom; Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Date live: 04/08/2026

Business Area: HR

Area of Expertise: Human Resources

Contract: Temp/Contractor Payroll (Fixed Term)

Reference Code: JR-0000103198

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Barclays Human Resources

In HR, you'll collaborate with the organisation to implement effective HR strategies and programmes. Your role will involve recruiting, training, and developing talent, as well as managing employee benefits, ensuring Barclays attracts and retains top talent

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In this role, you will act as the strategic link between HR, business stakeholders, and Microsoft product owners, leading the effective use of Microsoft Viva, M365, Copilot, and related data platforms to enhance colleague experience and HR outcomes. You will develop deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and data ecosystems, including Microsoft Fabric, to align business ambitions with technology capabilities. By partnering closely with senior stakeholders and product teams, you will help shape product direction, influence roadmaps, and ensure that HR priorities are translated into scalable, data-driven solutions that deliver measurable value across the organisation.

You will support the design and continuous improvement of a coherent HR data framework, connecting and analysing complex datasets across Microsoft platforms to generate meaningful insights and identify opportunities to improve employee journeys. Working across multiple data sources, you will establish repeatable approaches to data modelling, insight generation, and solution design, while driving innovation through new use cases and advanced analytics. Through a combination of strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and data expertise, you will lead the development of insight-led solutions that improve decision making, optimise HR processes, and enhance overall colleague experiences.

To be successful as a Viva Data Product Manager - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, you must have experience with:

  • Deep understanding of Microsoft Viva, M365 and/or Copilot ecosystems as well as Microsoft Fabric

  • Data architecture, data modelling, and data governance expertise

  • Ability to connect and interpret complex, cross-platform datasets

  • Stakeholder management and influencing capability at senior level

  • Experience bridging business requirements and technology/product delivery

  • Ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable business insight

  • Commercial and strategic thinking aligned to business outcomes

  • Experience designing frameworks, models, or scalable data solutions

Some other highly valued skills may include:

  • Experience in HR, colleague experience, or digital workplace domains.

  • Familiarity with employee experience platforms and HR journeys.

  • Experience working within product-led or agile delivery environments.

  • Exposure to advanced analytics, AI, or insight-driven decision-making.

  • Experience leading innovation, experimentation, or transformation initiatives.

  • Understanding of data governance and regulatory considerations in a complex organisation.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills  

Purpose of the role

To co-design measurement tools which enable colleague behaviour measurement and the drivers to enable successful behavioural change and to increase the capability of the team by acting as the lead for development of behavioural intervention capabilities.  

Accountabilities

  • Application of business, academic evidence-based research and market insights to design, test and support the deployment of reliable and valid colleague behavioural and attitudinal measurement tools which will have an impact across the organisation.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary squad, enabling the squad to build evidence-based products through strong collaboration leveraging on others’ expertise, informed influencing, and commercial acumen.
  • Development of new capabilities of the OB team and specifically function as the lead for the development of behavioural interventions capabilities, in close collaboration with external partners.
  • Rapid evidence assessments and production of short and focused reports driven by evidence-based research and recommending actionable insights.
  • Planning and project management of organisational behavioural science initiatives.
  • Implementation of adherence to HR/Group policies and standards, Governance, and internal controls.

Vice President Expectations

  • To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
  • If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
  • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others..
  • OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
  • Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
  • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
  • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
  • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
  • Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This role may be subject to enhanced governance arrangements. If successful, you may be required to comply with additional regulatory and compliance obligations, such as disclosure of personal trading activities and external interest/affiliations.

Further information on these requirements will be provided at a later stage of the process.

This is Barclays London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here – a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world’s best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.

Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities.

CoSpace is our drop-in co-working space, where networks are built, problems are solved collectively and our community is strengthened.

Our Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy.

Our new trading floors enhance communication, integrate sustainability, and support health and wellbeing through innovative design and British-sourced furniture.

This is Barclays London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here – a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world’s best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.

Supporting active commuters

Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities.

Time to connect

CoSpace is our drop-in co-working space, where networks are built, problems are solved collectively and our community is strengthened.

Wellbeing in focus

Our Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy.

Advanced trading floors

Our new trading floors enhance communication, integrate sustainability, and support health and wellbeing through innovative design and British-sourced furniture.

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Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Application Process

Your application

We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.

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Your assessment

Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

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Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

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Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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