Head of Data Strategy Governance and Analytics

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Data Strategy Governance & Analytics reporting to the VP of Business Transformation. The Head of Data Strategy Governance and Analytics at John Crane will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with business objectives. The role encompasses defining the vision for data and analytics establishing governance models and ensuring a seamless integration of master data management (MDM) with business operations to drive productivity and efficiency. By engaging stakeholders and aligning organisational priorities with the Data & Analytics (D&A) strategy this leader will foster a datadriven culture that enhances business performance. They will also define the necessary operating models for both MDM and analytics ensuring robust controls communication and education throughout the organisation. Key responsibilities include setting ambitious datadriven goals inspiring teams to achieve them securing funding for analytics initiatives and supporting cultural change toward data ownership and quality across the organization.

This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday normal office hours. (Hybrid working)

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

Data & Analytics Strategy:

• Understands business goals and priorities and can articulate the role that Data & Analytics plays in their delivery.
• Engages stakeholders and agrees priorities that need to be focused on.
• Articulates and aligns organisation to D&A Strategy

Governance

• Defines operating model for Master Data Management and Analytics.
• Puts in place team and communicates/educates the organisation.
• Puts in place and monitors required controls to embed governance

Master Data Management

• Defines specific goals and targets which link MDM to business performance ( Process performance and productivity)
• Leads and inspires team to exceed targets
• Supports and provides sponsorship for cultural change in quality ownership of data.

Analytics

• Sets vision for a data driven organisation inspires team and empowers them to deliver.
• Works closely with Business Services functions to define analytics roadmap ( business and technology) and secures funding to deliver on it.
• Defines specific goals and targets which link MDM to business performance ( Process performance and productivity)

Qualifications :

• Previous experience as a Data & Analytics leader
• Master Data management experience
• Experience of defining strategy and turning into action

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing B2B or B2C setting

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our crossbusiness ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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