CONTRACT - Head of Bi and Analytics

at  Morgan McKinley

Role Overview: As the Head of BI and Analytics, you will play a pivotal role within our client’s Data Management Directorate. Reporting to the Directorate Lead, you will lead the BI and Analytics team, overseeing the development and implementation of data democratization initiatives. Your primary focus will be on leveraging technical expertise and extensive business domain knowledge to drive value and innovation within the organisation.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven ability to develop deep relationships with business stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology.
• Exceptional squad alignment and prioritisation management.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with other Data Leaders.
• Experience in expectation management, conflict resolution, and customer success.
• Strategic thinking and prioritisation for efficient delivery.
• Comprehensive understanding of business layers and data ownership.
• Excellent communication skills to convey business changes and contribute to design.
• Demonstrated contribution to a Self-Service Platform.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Knowledge of platforms like Tableau, Big Query GCP.
• SQL coding skills and data modelling knowledge.
• Experience in constructing pipelines.
• Understanding of conflict resolution and customer success management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage squad alignment and prioritisation management aligned with Business Domain OKRs.
• Act as the Delivery Manager for the assigned Business Domain, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Foster cross-functional alignment with other Data Leaders to promote collaboration and synergy.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and efficiently handle escalations.
• Drive value within the business domain and ensure recognition from stakeholders towards the team’s efforts.
• Take ownership of customer success management and strategically prioritise business initiatives.
• Function as the Business Domain Data Owner, contributing to the design of the Business Layer and Self-Service Platform.
• Regularly collaborate with other Heads for mutual benefit and stay informed about business changes to communicate effectively to the wider team.