Interim Head of Analytics

Overview: We are looking for an experienced Interim Head of Analytics to lead the Groups Analytics function during a period of transition. The role combines strategic leadership people management data and analytics architecture governance and delivery with a focus on ensuring reliable Analytics services and enabling fact-based decision-making across the Group.

The role can be based in Baar Milan or Budapest.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Groups Analytics function including governance processes architecture principles and strategic priorities.
• Manage a distributed team of internal and external Data Engineers BI Managers and IT Application Leads.
• Oversee the Analytics technology landscape including Azure Databricks Microsoft Power BI and Confluent as well as internally developed applications.
• Maintain and develop the data and analytics architecture integrations and Group-wide single source of truth.
• Ensure reliable delivery of BI reporting dashboards data discovery and analytics products.
• Establish and promote data reporting and visualization standards and governance.
• Manage Analytics demand stakeholder relationships user support and training.
• Assess the current Analytics landscape identify gaps and drive pragmatic improvements and transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the Groups AI strategy together with the Chief Digitalization Transformation Officer.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head of Analytics Head of Data Analytics Director or similar senior leadership role.
• Strong expertise in data architecture data engineering BI and enterprise analytics.
• Excellent knowledge of Azure Databricks Microsoft Power BI and modern data integration technologies.
• Experience leading distributed teams and managing internal and external technology partners.
• Strong understanding of data governance analytics operating models and reporting governance.
• Experience working with senior business and IT stakeholders ideally across complex international organizations.
• Previous experience in interim transformation or change environments is highly desirable.
• Strategic and pragmatic mindset with the ability to quickly assess a complex environment and drive results.