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Head of Data
Department: Technology
The Role
The Head of Data role drives the strategic use of data to support key business drivers. The role collaborates with key business areas to leverage data insights in support of key business strategy and influences business strategic direction through data insights.
The role is accountable for the development and execution of that Data Strategy and leads a team of subject matter experts in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Science and Data Analytics.
The Head of Data will lead the establishment and maturity of a hub and spoke data delivery model as part of an initiative to democratise data and place data at the fingertips of those making key decisions.
The Head of Data will also implement and support wider Org Design changes creating a flexible and scalable resource model in response to changing demand.
The Head of Data will act as the principal adviser on data and business intelligence within.
The Head of Data will be an evangelist for a data driven culture and inspire with what is possible.
Responsibilities
- Data Strategy & Architecture
- Create and own a Data Strategy that aligns to the business goals. With an initial focus on establishing operational grip across all business areas through high quality management information before focusing on where and how we can deliver commercial/wider business value through data.
- Work closely with the Head of Architecture to design and develop a target architecture that helps simplify, optimise and modernise the data and technology landscape.
- Contribute to the architectural governance including participation in the TAB (Technology Architecture Board) to provide guidance, direction and advise relating to material technology/data decisions.
- Support efforts to improve non-FTE cost through the development, execution and maintenance of a multi-year TCO strategy.
- Transition the Data Capability into the Firms Target Operating Model
- Data Platforms and Products
- Work in collaboration with the Head of Platforms to optimise the existing Data platform before transitioning its ongoing support to the Platforms team.
- Work in collaboration with the Interim Product leader to develop a data product roadmap which includes the decommissioning of legacy data products and the development of a low-code alternative.
- Help develop the AI strategy and roadmap.
- Data Governance
- Lead the Data Governance function to identify and mitigate data risk across the Firm and improve the data governance capabilities.
- Team Management
- Shape the Data Function into a Centre of Data Excellence and the hub of data leadership across
- Lead the Data Engineering and Data Science & Analytics teams
- Develop data and analytics talent through appropriate recognition and progression frameworks
- Encourage a culture of continuous learning within the Data Team
- Stay updated with latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Data & Analytics
- Collaboration
- Work with senior leadership to identify and develop data related opportunities
- Establish and lead a Data & MI Community of Practice supporting data product delivery in delivery spokes
- Communicate and enforce our data and reporting standards
- Provide a contact point and liaison between technical and business teams
- Works with the Head of Platform to ensure data platforms adequately support data delivery activities
Skills/Experience
- Proven experience of designing data strategies from business requirements
- Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, adapting delivery style to suit
- Experience of leading a team of data subject matter experts
- The ability to inspire, influence stakeholders at all levels and tell the data story
- Experience in professional services industries
- Experience being hands on with SQL, Data Orchestration Tools and Power BI
- Knowledge and experience of meeting Data Governance requirements
- Experience of Agile delivery
- Personal and professional integrity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
max.binnie@next-ventures.com
+498938035659
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