Data Strategy Lead

1 day ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Oldcastle Inc. Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Data Driven Transformation to join our team at Oldcastle Inc. in Solihull, West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to lead at the forefront of our data transformation, playing a pivotal role in shaping our future.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a company-wide data strategy that fosters innovation, drives competitive advantage, and aligns with our strategic business objectives. You will work closely with the wider Transformation Office to identify and prioritise data projects that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Build and manage the Data and Analytics function, developing and executing a company-wide data strategy ensuring projects align with the overall business goals.
  • Data Infrastructure and Technology: Recommend and implement scalable, secure data infrastructure that aligns with the company's technology strategy.
  • Data Governance and Management: Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, ownership, and privacy.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing data team.
  • Driving Cultural Change: Build data literacy, promoting a data-driven mindset across the business.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information technology, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in data management, analytics, or a related field, with a proportion of this in a leadership capacity.
  • Proven success in establishing and scaling data functions within organisations with developing data capabilities.
  • Knowledge of data governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Highly developed budgeting and financial analysis skills to ensure projects deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Demonstrable success in delivering projects using Agile methodologies.

What We Offer

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits, including:

  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities inc. Working Parents
  • Training and development opportunities

The estimated salary for this role is £85,000-£110,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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