Director of Data and Analytics

Director of Data and Analytics

Job family – IT

The Information Technology family provides, maintains, optimises and expands the business systems needed to support business operation, communication, data collection and management, decision making and management of customer relationships. It innovates and digitally transforms business process. It safeguards our business, customer and personal data

Job Summary

This role builds and leads the Survitec’s data analytics capability whilst driving alignment and generating synergies across existing data capabilities of business intelligence and master data management acting as a center of excellence. It works with a range of business leaders and specialists to develop the methods, KPI’s, processes and applications to ensure appropriate access to and consistent use of data and analytics, within relevant regulatory, legal and ethical mandates.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with senior business representatives and the executive team to establish a vision for data as a business asset and supports with the design and interpretation of analytics
• Responsible for selecting and maintaining an appropriate analytics technology stack to leverage best-in-class tools for visualization whilst leveraging existing data assets where possible
• Delivers robust, actionable, insightful analysis for the most critical topics in the business. This may include market detail, sales performance, realised pricing- discount levels, growth over time, and margin at the most granular level, supply chain performance metrics, financial performance and operational performance tracking and optimisation
• Sets the direction for the analytics toolkit used within the business so that the company has access to a powerful and cost-effective set of tools
• Owns the business case for new tools and datasets to the business, works with procurement and other IT Teams to deploy
• Builds and maintains a set of business definitions for key metrics, coordinating with all business functions to ensure these are agreed and understood
• Develops business understanding of the importance of good data and analytics as the foundation for decision making, process and control; ensures appropriate audit controls are identified and implemented for all core data assets, ensuring data is reliable, traceable, timely, available, secure and consistent
• Defines and delivers the roadmap for improving data and analytics quality, availability, consistency and accuracy; develops and manages key improvement initiatives to time, quality and budget
• Ensures that business systems generate high quality data that can be used for analysis via the Mater Data Management team and by working with business transformation and operational teams to change systems and processes
• Collaborates with functional teams across the business to make change happen
• Steers the development of new analysis by acting as a thought leader, typically by collaborating with business owners on their most important problems and reviewing the work of more junior members of the team
• Dives “into the weeds” of analysis and get hands-on to enable the development of analysis, either to help navigate roadblocks the team may face or to add bandwidth to the team
• Builds strong working relationships with subject matter experts across the business
• Coordinates change regarding data definitions
• Coordinates queries from various stakeholders across the business such that existing analysis and data from other areas are leveraged and we act in a coordinated manner across teams
• Enables members of the team to take responsibility for subject areas such that stakeholders across the business treat them as the first point of contact as appropriate
• Maintains the project pipeline for the team, prioritising as necessary based on the business’s objectives
• Identifies the capabilities needed to meet current and emerging business needs; evaluates current capabilities, identifies gaps and prioritises development activities. Motivates others to develop their capabilities and fulfil their personal potential. Builds capabilities elsewhere in the organisation through mentoring and other informal methods
• Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values
• Creates an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work
• Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment
• Develops own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gains or maintains external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintains an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
  
  

Skills

• Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance Survitec’s goals
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with Survitec goals
• Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
• Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Adapts approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticite
  
  

Values

Drives safety culture

• Is a reliable source of reference on relevant safety standards and where these standards are at risk. Provides important insight into the root cause and corrective actions for such safety risks and issues. Raises issues and highlights own mistakes without fear to improve safety and wellbeing of self and others
  
  

Demonstrates commitment to delivering real value and confidence to our customers

• Understands the importance of being the representative of both internal and external customers. Demonstrates respect for those customers and is open and transparent about the delivery of service – only promises what they can deliver and delivers what they promise
  
  

We care for our people, investing in the development of teams and individuals

• Understands own role within the team and takes accountability for delivery – is good at closing out actions and proactively asks for help when issues arise. Communicates appropriately, shares knowledge (coaching, mentoring and supporting others to develop skills as appropriate). Works collaboratively with own team and others to meet business goals
• Takes time to listen and treats others with dignity, accepting and respecting other people’s
  
  

points of view or individuality. Understands how own behaviours impact others. We aim for excellence in everything we do

• Takes personal responsibility for ensuring excellence, getting the task done on time and to the right standard. Consistently achieves targets, even when timescales are tight
• Committed and passionate about continuous improvement, looking to solve problems and avoid workarounds. Takes initiative and acts with confidence
  
  

We seek to innovate at every opportunity

• Takes an entrepreneurial approach to change, being comfortable and willing to try out new methods, processes, ways of working or techniques to make improvements
• Takes time to understand and explain the rationale for change to support the understanding of self and others
  
  

We act with integrity

• Acts in accordance with Survitec Values, especially in situations when it is difficult to do so
• Represents self and Survitec in an ethical manner that engenders trust from colleagues, customers and external regulators
  
  

(Refer to Survitec Code of Conduct for further information and examples)

Experience And Qualification

Educated to University degree, related degree preferred

• 10 – 15 years of comprehensive job-related experience, demonstrating expertise to fully competent level
• 6 – 10 years of experience supervising and directing people and other resources to meet strategic objectives