Analytics Engineering Manager

Role:Analytics Engineering Manager
Contract:Permanent
Location:Nottingham Beeston
Recruitment Partner:Kershia Broughton

Are you ready to take your career to the next level At Boots were on the lookout for anAnalytics Engineering Managerto join our dynamicTechnologyteam inNottingham Beeston. This is your chance to make a real impact in a company that values innovation and collaboration.

As an Analytics Engineering Manager within the Data and Business Intelligence team you will be accountable for the automation and data modelling that underpins Boots Enterprise Business Intelligence reports supporting the businesses in achieving its strategic goals.

They also play a key role along with our architecture team in shaping the future roadmap of Power BI within The Boots Group making sure our usage of Power BI is aligned closely with our technology and data strategies and keeps us ahead or our peers.

As part of the Data & BI extended leadership team they will play a key role designing and managing our ways of working understand your teams acceptance into and handoff delivery requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of complex performant semantic models that underpin our company wide business intelligence reporting

• Set the strategic direction for the BI Analytics Engineering team whilst continuously improving delivery and keeping up to date with industry innovations and changes in your specialism

• Drive a culture where information proactively contributes to the development of the business

• Promote and champion new approaches and innovative techniques that promotes a best-in-class Analytics Engineering team.

• Working closely with our BI Delivery Business Partnering Agile Release Train and other teams to influence the BI roadmap and deliver new reports accurately and on-time.

• Manage our legacy on-premise reporting system and lead the transition to a fully cloud based stack

• Identify resource requirements and where needed recruit manage and develop individuals

• Establish and enforce best practices for version control (Git) documentation data testing and deployment automation (CI/CD) across the data stack.

What youll need to have (our must-haves):

• Advanced proficiency in Power BI with hands-on experience in semantic modelling and DAX.

• Deep understanding of Kimball data modelling concepts like star schemas.

• Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in Python or PySpark for data manipulation is highly preferred ideally within a Databricks environment.

• An experienced senior stakeholder manager with proven ability to explain technical activities to non-technical colleagues.

• A solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a fast-faces and evolving environment.

• Passionate and organised leader with excellent data literacy strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Can work in the grey and manage complex competing demands and multiple senior stakeholders.

• A critical thinker with outstanding influencing skills to promote your ideas and move others toward a common vision or goal.

• Can work in an omni-channel environment with the ability to see the bigger picture get to the heart of the problem and to drive the right decisions at pace.

• Understanding of data security and governance.

It would be great if you also have:

• Understanding of the retail environment.

• Experience of working in an outsourced environment managing work across geographies.

• Experience with Excel VBA.

• Experience of agile and Scrum frameworks.

Where your brilliance can take you:

At Boots we believe in your potential. Youll have the opportunity to grow your career develop your skills and make a meaningful impact on our business and the communities we serve.

Why Boots

We work every day to build a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time. Youll be part of a culture that values collaboration innovation and inclusion.

Rewards designed for you:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)

• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.

Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A bit about us
At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive.

Whats next
If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

We hope to hear from you soon.
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