Data Lead

Job Description

Integrated Data Lead

£57,000 – £60,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits

Altrincham, Cheshire

With experience in build and management across several BI platforms you are now looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills and shape the success of an international business. This new role of Integrated Data Lead with AkzoNobel could be the opportunity you are looking for. The successful candidate will be integral in improving how we use, connect and control our data within the Dulux Decorator Centre business. Home to world class products, we have been awarded Top Employer status and are recognised globally for being first with ideas, driving innovation and delivering innovative products all of which allow us to build successful partnerships with customers. We offer careers with depth of scope, breadth and impact. As Integrated Data Lead you will be part of a support team, skilled in a variety of disciplines who are focussed on supporting our ever-growing retail stores network in the UK.

As Integrated Data Lead you will operate internally, externally and internationally to contribute to the transformation of every stage of our data and analytics across our Dulux Decorator Centre business. You will define and manage our data strategy including our change agenda, moving from a variety of reporting silos to an integrated, shared resource that generates real strategic value. In this strategic role you will head a team of specialists focused on providing connections and insights on everything from operational performance and risk management to the Management Team’s strategy and vision. We will look to you to manage a wide range of stakeholders and shape our central data strategy. This will involve working with data owners and group IM to agree consistent approaches to data definition, storage, extraction and management. You will also devise and apply innovative modelling tools, develop standards and guidelines, and present your research to senior colleagues. Critically, you will encourage the use of data to fuel evidence-based decisions in every facet of our work and be at the heart of developing capability across colleagues.

Used to influencing and driving change internally and with 3rd party suppliers, you will be fluent in SQL, SOA and web services as well as writing complex SQL queries. You will be proficient in system integration design and development and experienced in building and managing across several BI platforms. You will also be a gifted SAP & Microsoft Dynamics AX user. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a fast-moving, collaborative environment too.

A change or project management qualification, such as Agile or Prince2 would be highly valuable.

Who are AkzoNobel?

Customers around the world use our trusted brands and products. Some of them are household names, others are more specialist products, but everything we make is likely to play an essential role in your daily routine. We are experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in colour and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. Our products transform homes and interiors, make buildings better, keep transport moving, and the wheels of industry turning. We have four clear and simple values: Customer Focused, Deliver on Commitments, Passion for Excellence and Winning Together. These values provide the ‘how’ for successful strategy implementation.

At AkzoNobel, we believe we can only grow our business as fast as we grow our people, so if you want to be involved in a business that will invest in you and give you the opportunity to develop, please submit your application via the link.

At AkzoNobel we believe in our people, we have an inclusive culture that respects and values our colleagues, we nurture an open and diverse place to work. We truly believe this helps our people to grow, develop and realize their true potential.

Our culture recognizes life outside of work and how important it is, we want our people to be energized and inspired, we are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Please note: In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period earlier than the date shown.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin.