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Our client is looking for an Analytics Lead to join their IT Delivery function. You will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making by leading and developing analytics strategies and capabilities. Managing a team of analysts and data specialists, you will ensure the delivery of actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.
To succeed in this role, you should have extensive experience in data management, analytics, and visualisation, as well as strong stakeholder management abilities. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of analysts and data analysts, providing technical guidance and career development support.
- Develop and execute analytics strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring delivery of high-value insights across multiple business functions.
- Drive the adoption of advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modelling, machine learning, and statistical analysis to solve business problems.
- Partner with senior stakeholders and business analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions that deliver measurable value.
- Establish and maintain best practices for data quality, analysis methodologies, and reporting standards across the analytics function.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that enable data-driven decision making at all levels of the organisation.
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of new analytics tools and technologies to enhance team capabilities and efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT Architecture and Operations teams to ensure proper data architecture, integration, and governance standards are maintained.
- Drive innovation in analytics approaches, including the adoption of new methodologies and technologies to improve insight generation.
- Manage multiple concurrent analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities.
- Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders to ensure analytics solutions meet their needs and drive adoption of data-driven decision making.
- Demonstrate strong project management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands effectively.
- Champion a data-driven culture throughout the organisation through education and advocacy.
About You
- Experience: 8+ years in data analytics, with 4+ years in team leadership.
- Education: Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and statistical analysis techniques.
- Leadership: Proven experience managing and developing analytics teams.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive successful analytics initiatives.
- Innovation: Experience in machine learning, predictive modelling, and emerging analytics trends.
BENEFITS
- A dynamic and forward-thinking work environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Flexible remote working arrangements with occasional travel.
- The chance to shape and lead a high-impact analytics function.
If you are an experienced analytics professional with a passion for transforming data into meaningful insights, we’d love to hear from you!