Head of Data Analytics

Encore Talent Solutions is seeking a Data Analytics for an end client requirements.Leads business unit responsible for enterprise data and analytics strategy, governance, enablement, best practice education, and (Data & Analytics) portfolio implementation. Develops and implements long range data and analytic strategy in alignment with corporate strategy, goals, and tactics enabling data driven decision making and insight generation.Role & Responsibilities:Collaboration & Leadership ?Closely collaborate with partners and stakeholders to mature our data driven road map and associated data-driven investments and governance processes or policies.?Educate & support stakeholders in data literacy and drive efforts to collect, manage and use both internal and external data to drive efficiencies and better decision-making?Creates strategic direction for Enterprise Data and Analytics Team.?Monitor the industry trends and tool advancements in the market.?Actively takes steps to recruit and retain a more diverse team and along with promoting inclusion.?Demonstrated leadership in developing, empowering, attracting, and retaining talent.?Ensures that each associate has an objective to build expertise and capabilities appropriate for their role, including any specific training requirements to maintain professional designations.?Direct and manage a team of professional data engineers and analytics consultants to design, develop, and implement future or existing data analytic solutions or prototypes in partnership with our partners such as IT.?Participate in forecasting, budget, and staff based on volumes and growth projections to meet department service goals and company financial goals.?Analyze and develop new policies, procedures and workflows to continuously improve efficiencies, working environments and system support services.?Holds regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to have dialogue that includes coaching and development.?Research, develop, and implement system improvements that exceed industry leaders to ensure our competitive edge in the marketplace.Project & Portfolio Management ?Deliver solutions that meet business requirements while managing cost, timeliness, and quality.?Manage projects as requested, utilizing a standard project management methodology.?Development, prioritize, and monitoring defects, enhancements as well as continuing operational support.?Create actionable deliverables for the core change management plans: Sponsor Plan, People Manager Plan, Communications Plan, and Training Plan for new initiatives & projects?Lead communication of program results and adoption metrics to measure and communicate key information of our data driven road map and associated data-driven investments and governance processes or policies.?Develop project deliverables, such as charters, business cases, project schedules, etc.?Effectively present information in group settings?Manages the relationship with the project sponsors and all stakeholders?Takes responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of projects & reports to management?Safeguards that realistic project plans are maintained. Identifies, assesses and manages issues and risks?Manages the change control procedure and ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets?Monitors, analyses, assesses deviation from project plan & ensures the achievement of project milestones?Provides guidance to the project team and takes appropriate action where team performance deviates from agreed tolerancesRequired Technical Skills ?Strong leadership skills within the Information Technology and business community?SStrong knowledge in conceptual, logical and/or physical data modeling, including technical infrastructure.?EExtensive and strong communication and influencing skills to drive change and alignment.?PProficient in managing projects of all sizes?EExtensive Experience in managing project portfolios - Portfolio director?SStrong problem solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills?SStrong knowledge using Cognos and/or TM1 Suite of tools?PProficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of tools including MS Project?KKnowledge of data gathering using Structured Query Language (SQL)?UUnderstanding of BI and related technical platforms?AAdvanced knowledge of Data Warehouse/ Business Intelligence and Analytics project lifecycle (SDLC), tools, technologies, testing, and best practices.?UUnderstanding of data Modeling, Information Technology Architecture, and development best practices?Broad understanding of statistical reporting demands, requirements, and compliance implications?EExtensive knowledge of insurance data, terminology, and common insurance, financial, and business metrics?Core CompetenciesCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusedBuilds Effective TeamsDevelops TalentsDrives ResultsEducation, Certifications & Designations:Required - Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or equivalent work experience.Preferred - CIC, CPCU, or ARMEncore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

Created: 2025-01-25