London Office - Head of Data and Analytics - Hybrid (M/F/D)

LEK; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to head their European Data & Analytics Practice. This role involves developing and delivering innovative D&A service offerings while managing a highly efficient team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping client-facing solutions and driving strategic initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your leadership will inspire teams and influence impactful projects. If you're passionate about data-driven insights and leading high-performance teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data and analytics leadership roles.
• Expertise in modern Data & Analytics tools and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the European D&A Practice and develop new tools.
• Manage delivery of complex D&A centric projects.

Skills

Data and Analytics Leadership

Team Development

Alteryx

Tableau

Python

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Tools

Cloud-based Solutions

Data Strategy Tools

Job description

London Office - Head of Data and Analytics - Hybrid (M/F/D)

Location: London

Job Description:
L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most critical commercial issues for the leaders of some of the world's most successful businesses. We specialise in Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) support with clients across the full range of corporates and private equity. We are expert in a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences and healthcare, retail and consumer, financial services, industrials, energy and transportation.

L.E.K.’s Data & Analytics (D&A) practice is at the forefront of helping clients solve their toughest commercial challenges through data-driven insights. The D&A team delivers projects as part of our D&A service line, as well as supporting case teams across the business in solving a range of analytical problems, enabling L.E.K. to provide clients with the best possible advice.

About the role:
We are seeking an accomplished leader to head the ongoing growth of the European Data & Analytics (D&A) Practice and drive ongoing development of L.E.K.’s D&A capability. You will be helping to develop and deliver our D&A service line offerings, as well as working alongside experienced project teams to develop cutting-edge solutions to our clients’ toughest commercial problems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running the European D&A Practice, balancing long and short-term priorities in collaboration with global leaders including developing and rolling out new/upgraded tools and techniques.
• Develop and lead a highly efficient and effective multi-disciplinary D&A team.
• Actively support sale of D&A projects and shape the development of client-facing D&A offerings.
• Manage delivery of complex D&A centric projects.

Key skills and qualifications:

• Extensive experience in data and analytics leadership roles within a professional services environment, with a proven record of developing teams.
• Expertise in modern Data & Analytics tools, techniques and cloud-based solutions e.g. Alteryx, Tableau, Python.
• Experience helping to sell and deliver/project manage high value, high impact projects across data strategy, analytics, and data science.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver client-facing service lines and go-to-market strategies.
• Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to set and deliver long-term objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience fostering collaboration across global teams.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Diversity and inclusion at L.E.K.:
Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.