Head of Analytics & Data Science uniting data teams and transforming analytics production at Virgin. Setting strategy, building capabilities, and aligning business goals.
Responsibilities
Set and lead a compelling strategy for analytics and data science, aligned to our wider data and business goals
Unify teams into a high-performing, impact-focused function that delivers value consistently at pace
Partner with our Head of Data Product to shape the roadmap, focusing initially on internal use (increasingly, on partner use too)
Transform our dashboard and reporting estate – and how we deliver, going forwards – to right-size effort for impact, in an increasingly self-serve world
Guide the development of predictive models and automated decision systems aligned to business goals
Evangelise and educate across the business, stimulating data fluency and more integrated cross-functional ways of working
Build capability operational excellence and resilience, ensuring the team is growing, delivering and thrives in change
Requirements
Experience leading analytics and data science teams at Head Of (or equivalent) level in a fast-paced B2B2C environment
A strong data science background – you’re a data scientist by trade and can lead confidently across the full analytics spectrum
The ability to set vision and strategy within a fluid operating environment, and rally people
A strong track record of transforming the production and consumption of analytics, leveraging the latest technology (and sound management) to increase speed and impact
Experience rolling out self-serve analytics and delivering automated decision systems in digital businesses (pricing experience is a plus)
Strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset, connecting big picture thinking with what’s needed, shaped and delivered
Exceptional communicator, with gravitas and empathy – you make the complex simple, and can influence at all levels (being candid where you need to be, about what’s blocking your team)
A strong track record of developing talent, building and scaling inclusive teams that thrive in dynamic conditions
Benefits
Unlimited leave for globe-trotting dreams
“Screw it, let’s do it” pot for personal enjoyment
Learning budget for professional curiosity
Top-notch health care
Family support
Generous pension with up to 10% employer contribution
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