Lead Data Strategist

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Lead Data Strategist. This is a senior leadership role in our Data Democratisation Strategy & Innovation team. At its core, the role is responsible for understanding business behaviour and vision and developing a data strategy for it. As lead Data Strategist, you will connect the dots and bring together knowledge and experience from Data and Technology, Communications and Business Domain Expertise to act as an accelerator to business value. You’ll do this by cutting through to find the correct data for decisions we need to make and by paving the way for our data teams by creating and implementing your strategies. Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Extensive leadership experience in Business Units and Domains, including Commercial, Operations, Marketing, Sales etc.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data democratisation strategies in a complex business environment.
• Strong knowledge of data management, business intelligence, and analytics.
• Data Engineering Awareness: Knowing the core concepts of how data can be structured and the technologies used to fit with various business strategies
• Data Visualisation skills that can provide concepts found in vast amounts of data very quickly
• Governance and Data Protocols knowledge: You don’t need to be an expert, but you must be aware of the core principles and rules for our industry.

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Demonstrated success in influencing and driving strategic change across diverse teams at a senior leadership level
• Experience in a leadership role within a Center for Enablement or similar data-focused team.
• Relevant certifications in data management and analytics.
• Foresight: Ability to plan for the future using different strategic methods to scan and source evolving pathways.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a two stage interview process.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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