Senior Data Analyst & Delivery Manager

Ministry of Defence; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst & Delivery Manager in London. The role involves shaping business change through data analysis, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data modeling and visualization, experience working on complex projects, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to lead teams and improve service delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Data Analyst & Delivery Manager.
• Ability to translate business problems into detailed requirements.
• Experience on complex projects with stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and conduct data modelling.
• Maintain data quality and continuous management.
• Facilitate continuous improvement through data analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Data visualization

Project management

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be an experienced Senior Data Analyst & Delivery Manager and will play a key role in shaping and delivering business change, embedding continuous improvement and driving collaboration in the business. The role collects, organises and studies data to provide business insight, applying tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation while providing leadership and line management. It includes identifying, analysing and delivering requirements for product development while working in an agile way. The role works closely with stakeholders and aligned professions including Data Architects, Front and Back End Engineers, Project Delivery teams and Data Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects within a digital environment, carry out data modelling and understand end-to-end processes. Deliver business analysis and understand user requirements for developing data visualisation.
• Maintain data quality and continuous data management across multiple workstreams by collaborating with colleagues to track delivery using agile and product lifecycle knowledge. Maintain delivery plans and systems to enable effective scheduling and risk management while improving processes and documentation used by the team.
• Maintain commercial activity, governance boards, project controls, and reporting updates.
• Manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines, e.g. supporting testing of products, reviewing and drafting documentation, and supporting recruitment.
• Facilitate continuous improvement by producing and analysing specific usage data to develop evidence-based recommendations to improve service delivery and the corporate brand of the team.
• Align and deliver business change and communication activities in collaboration with business stakeholders, including drafting accessible communications.
• Ensure that appropriate technical, service and user processes are in place and documented, and that training is delivered.
• Line management responsibility of 2 HEO Civil Servants, demonstrating high standards of professionalism and personal integrity, with a focus on staff development and innovation.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience as a Senior Data Analyst & Delivery Manager, with ability to identify, understand and explain business and user requirements for various data needs, including dashboarding capabilities where appropriate.
• Ability to obtain and document requirements for new datasets and features to be included in visualisations where appropriate.
• Ability to translate business problems and user needs into detailed requirements to deliver value and outcomes.
• Experience working closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their business processes, architectures, structures and needs.
• Experience on complex projects, managing stakeholder relationships, working independently and understanding the relevant business area.