Data Analytics & Insights Manager in Kingston upon Thames

Data Analytics & Insights Manager

Contract | 12-Month Assignment | 40 Hours per Week

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Analytics & Insights Manager to join a major global transformation programme within a leading international consumer goods organisation.

This role will play a key part in delivering a modern data and analytics capability, helping to transform the way business data is integrated, managed and reported across multiple markets. Working within a fast-paced programme environment, you will drive the successful delivery of data integration, reporting and insight initiatives, enabling better decision-making across the organisation.

You'll collaborate with business leaders, product owners, data engineers and technical specialists to develop scalable solutions using modern cloud technologies, supporting the creation of a best-in-class data platform.

The Role

As the Data Analytics & Insights Manager, you will lead the delivery of data and reporting initiatives that support strategic business objectives. You'll be responsible for coordinating stakeholders, managing delivery activities and ensuring high-quality outcomes across a complex data landscape.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines strong programme and stakeholder management skills with a solid understanding of modern data, reporting and analytics environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of data integration, reporting and analytics initiatives across multiple workstreams.
• Manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks and issues, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements and deliver effective data solutions.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and provide regular status reporting to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities and maximise business value.
• Support data quality, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of programme objectives.
• Promote a data-driven culture by enabling access to trusted, meaningful business insights.

About You

We're looking for an experienced professional with a passion for data, delivery and business transformation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering data, reporting, analytics or business intelligence projects within large organisations.
• Strong project or programme management experience, including planning, stakeholder management and risk mitigation.
• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and delivery priorities.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical data and reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with Azure, Databricks or modern data lakehouse architectures.
• Knowledge of data transformation and quality tools such as dbt and Great Expectations.
• Exposure to data engineering best practices, including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation programmes.
• Background in consumer goods, retail, supply chain or manufacturing environments.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, delivery-focused approach.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational capability.
• The confidence to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme and help shape the future of data and analytics within a global organisation. You'll work with modern technologies, talented teams and senior stakeholders while delivering solutions that have a genuine business impact.

If you're passionate about turning data into meaningful insights and driving successful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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