Data Delivery Lead at Unifi Group October, 2024




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Data Delivery Lead




Role Purpose

  • As the Delivery Lead, you will manage the end-to-end delivery of these data solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all solutions are aligned with real client needs. You will also manage project timelines, ensuring the successful deployment of high-quality data products.

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide direction and mentorship to the team, ensuring cohesive alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Oversee the seamless delivery of product features, guiding initiatives from initial conception through to successful deployment.
  • Continuously identify and implement process enhancements within stakeholder engagement to maximise operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation, promoting creative problem-solving and the exploration of novel approaches to elevate product offerings.
  • Champion the professional growth and development of team members, fostering an environment conducive to learning and advancement.
  • Drive data projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with our business goals and are delivered on time.
  • Keep a pulse on project performance metrics, report progress, and pivot plans as necessary to adapt to business needs.
  • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and provide updates on project progress.
  • Collaborate on the formulation and execution of data strategies that enhance data quality, governance, and utilisation across Unifi.
  • Utilise tools like Google Looker and BigQuery to analyse complex data sets and create insightful visualisations that drive decision-making.
  • Safeguard data accuracy, integrity, and security throughout the project lifecycle by establishing and enforcing Unifi’s quality standards.
  • Continuously identify and implement process enhancements within client engagement to maximise operational efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring we are always ‘lean and mean.
  • Proactively identify potential risks associated with data projects and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology).
  • 5 years of experience leading and mentoring teams with varying data skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Google Big Query, SAS, SQL, Python, R and data visualisation tools Google Looker.
  • Proficient in implementing validation protocols to enhance data integrity and reliability in project outcomes.
  • Solid understanding of fundamental business principles, encompassing budgeting and accounting practices.
  • Proficient in business analysis and design, ensuring that software solutions are strategically aligned with organisational goals and effectively address business needs through comprehensive requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement.
  • Thorough familiarity with the methodology and principles of project management, including how to plan and execute projects efficiently. 
  • Extensive experience in Data Life Cycle 
  • Proven ability to take responsibility for delivering projects in a fast-moving environment, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to changing requirements.

Closing Date 26 October 2024



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