Head of Group Data Platform

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Head of Group Data Platform

Head of Group Data Platform

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Please be mindful of the diversity of the shortlist you are submitting. The leader for the Group data platform steering us towards our goal of a federated model with local ownership on a Group governed platform. Oversees the design architecture engineering and all other technology aspects of our data platform. Manages the technical team and oversees delivery of strategic projects and business initiatives. A collaborative player who can influence data staff around the business globally to join together on a shared data technology and platform trajectory. Is the authority on the Data Platform features and functions that: Provides strategic leadership to Platform architecture to ensure products are built in alignment with Platform strategy and standards. Owns the performance monitoring and issue management for the Platform. Creates and implements software and data engineering best practices and standards. Maintains and ensures the delivery of data products and services to the business making sure business requirements are met and delivered products/services are secure and reliable. Ensures real worldfocused Data Platform development with business value at the forefront Establishes appropriate tools standards and best practices of Data Platform delivery to the business. Develops an innovative approach to business through being aware of new insurance products or new ways of insuring in order to spot potential opportunities and generate business growth. Analyses market and competitive conditions for the Data Platform and proposes solutions to strengthen its position on the market.

Deep experience in successfully deploying emerging data technology stacks such as MS Fabric and AI. A clear working knowledge and expertise particularly with MS Azure Databricks MS Fabric etc. Our Culture: People First

Weve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts based in London with direct access to the worlds biggest insurance market. Were still locals and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now were local all over the world. With 15000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values havent changed since day one when we set out to create a company grounded in:

An employeeownership model Aligned external investors The trust and integrity born of friendship Expertise Independence

Our focus on being a peoplefirst business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. Its created a culture of collaboration and innovation where were driven to think bigger and empowered to

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challenge convention.

Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent more follows. That makes us better and thats better for everyone.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues candidates clients and business partners with equality fairness and respect regardless of their age disability race religion or belief gender sexual orientation marital status or family circumstances. Permanent

Total Remuneration: GBP130000

Job Details Job Requisition ID R

Location London Posting Date 29/05/2024 1 day ago

Job Family Data Science Analytics and Business Intelligence Family Time Type Full time

Job Type Permanent

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Recruiter

Esohe Osula 09439

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