Head of Data and Analytics - Preston, United Kingdom - Expleo

Expleo
Expleo
Verified Company
Preston, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Overview:

Responsibilities:


Leadership and Strategy:

  • Define the data and analytics vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with the firm's goals.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the data and analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify emerging trends and technologies in data and analytics to drive competitive advantage.

Client Engagement:

  • Engage with clients to understand their data and analytics needs, challenges, and objectives.
  • Translate client requirements into actionable data strategies, solutions, and deliverables.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to clients, demonstrating expertise in datadriven decisionmaking and analytics

Team Management:

  • Build and manage a highperforming team of data scientists, analysts, and data engineers.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the team.

Data Analysis and Insights:

  • Oversee the design, development, and execution of data models, algorithms, and analytical frameworks.
  • Drive data exploration, visualization, and interpretation to extract meaningful insights.
  • Present findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.

Data Governance and Compliance:

  • Develop and implement data governance policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards.
  • Stay updated on evolving data regulations and proactively adapt the firm's practices accordingly.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics). Advanced degree preferred

Experience:


  • Proven experience in a leadership role within data and analytics, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
  • Strong understanding of data management, analytics, and visualization techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute data strategies that drive business outcomes.
  • Proficiency in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data modelling tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading highperforming teams.
  • Familiarity with data privacy and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is desirable.

Benefits:


  • Collaborative working environment we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ours peers through good times and challenges
  • 25 days annual leave (increased to 27 after 2 years of service)
  • Access to discounts and offers through my expleo benefits
  • Expleo academy enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee well being programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity, adoption and shared parental leave package
  • Flexible, blended working model
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