Job Details: Director, Architecture and Modelling - BI and Analytics Hub
Data is at the heart of everything that Sage does, and the Central Data Office works horizontally across Sage to make sure we use data and insight to deliver on our purpose to knock down barriers and create connections and opportunities for customers and colleagues. The newly formed BI and Analytics Hub is central to the success of our enterprise data strategy and maximizing the value of our data; helping teams to create a single version of the truth through governed, shareable Data Products.
This role is one of four key roles working for the VP Data and Analytics in the Hub. Working closely with the Data Analysis and Data Product teams, you will be the driving force behind maturing the BI and Analytics Architecture for our Sage business teams. Your deep technical expertise will also be instrumental in shaping data models and solutions that underpin the creation and evolution of Enterprise Data Products. The successful candidate will manage a small team of data experts with architecture, solution design, and data modelling skills and work with engineering teams in IT on the data pipeline and the Data Product team in the Hub to ensure all desired data assets are fit for purpose. You will stay close to industry advances in BI & Analytics tooling and technology, explore opportunities to use AI for automation and augmentation and carry out tooling assessments and trials working with IT to ensure the BI & Analytics Architecture is up to date and fit for the future.
As a senior leader of the Hub, the Director, Architecture and Modelling (BI and Analytics Hub), will help build the community of data users and consumers through coaching, training, and hands-on instruction where needed, continuing to democratise data with the appropriate guardrails to protect it and ensure its validity. The Hub will work closely with the Central Data Office teams, to focus efforts across the data community (the craft) on prioritised, value-driven business outcomes and ensure that results are measured, and data products are governed so we can truly mature our enterprise data capabilities and data culture at Sage.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Modelling, Solution Design and Architecture team in the Hub.
- Provide technical leadership in BI and Analytics tools to support business needs and work with the IT team on introducing new and future capabilities.
- Work with the CDO and IT Architecture teams to ensure alignment with the data and GMO strategies (respectively).
- Provide the BI/Analytics architectural expertise when planning how we move to our strategic target, providing low-level architecture expertise to describe the as-is and work with the relevant technical teams on the plan to get to the to-be.
- Work with IT on the Data Platform / Snowflake roadmap, making sure that BI and Analytics needs are accounted for in the (future) platform architecture.
- Own the Business and Enterprise Data Models, working with IT on sourcing data and building it into the Data Vault.
- Work with the Data Product team in the Hub to support the build of the business-facing dimensional layers of the Data Platform and the architectures and models to support the build of Data Products.
- Build rapid prototypes to quickly prove our hypothesis (from use cases) or test new technology capabilities that may advance our use of data.
- Ensure that all efforts are aligned with Data Office prioritisation and the roll-out of the Data Governance framework.
- Provide strong leadership to the team, manage their day-to-day activities, coach and mentor and provide career guidance and development.
- Work with the wider Hub team on the development of the craft; on the roles, career frameworks, and training paths Sage needs now and in the future.
Skills, Know-how, and Experience
- Comprehensive experience in Data, BI Architecture, and Data Modelling.
- Hands-on experience leading a team of data experts/specialists.
- Experience in delivering BI architectures/solutions across a global enterprise.
- Experience of selecting and deploying data modelling, data & BI tools, and leading the implementation of solutions using these tools.
- Broad and deep knowledge of the data ecosystem and evolving trends.
- Experience managing technical and non-technical stakeholders and influencing strategy by partnering and mentoring.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and present complex information concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Technical / Professional Qualifications
- Degree in Information Technology or another subject with 20 years’ experience in the field of data and architecture.
- Technical qualifications pertinent to the role.
- Agile, analysis, and project management proficiencies.
Function
Data Office
Country
United Kingdom
Office Location
Winnersh; London; Newcastle
Work Place Type
Hybrid
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