Senior Data Analytics Lead: Governance & Strategy

Free-Work; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Free-Work in London seeks a Data Analytics Senior Manager to lead the DA function from Kings Cross. The role drives governance, data quality and enterprise analytics initiatives across functions, aligning data strategies with CSI priorities.

You will manage a global team, oversee budgets and resource planning, and champion data-driven decision making through robust metrics and standards.

Qualifications

• University degree required in computer science, economics, operations, management, or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in a related area with demonstrated management capabilities.
• Industry/domain experience in finance, HR, sales, marketing, product lifecycle, manufacturing, and post-sales service.

Responsibilities

• Lead DA workstreams and projects, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely delivery.
• Chair data analytics governance council and review information policies and standards.
• Oversee data architecture, models, and specifications; establish metrics and service levels.
• Manage budgets for DA assets, personnel and services; recruit and develop team.
• Advise executives on how DA technologies support business optimization and CSI initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Data preparation

Data warehousing

Reporting and analytics

Information delivery

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Agile development

Machine learning awareness

Education

University degree in CS/Economics/Operations/Management

Job description

Free-Work in London seeks a Data Analytics Senior Manager to lead the DA function from Kings Cross. The role drives governance, data quality and enterprise analytics initiatives across functions, aligning data strategies with CSI priorities.

You will manage a global team, oversee budgets and resource planning, and champion data-driven decision making through robust metrics and standards.