Head of Insights Enablement & Analytics

Pentland Brands Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentland Brands is seeking a strategic Head of Insights Enablement and Analytics to lead the Global Analytics function. You will shape analytics strategy, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive scalable, data-driven solutions across regions.

You will manage a high-performing team of data analysts and visualization specialists delivering dashboards, reporting and strategic insights to accelerate business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in business analysis, strategic planning, or solution delivery.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and transforming business needs into requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.
• Strong storytelling and data visualization skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Co-own the delivery of the Global Analytics roadmap by translating vision into an execution plan.
• Enable and support Analytics Partners with delivery capability, tools, and governance.
• Lead and scale a high performing analytics delivery function in GCH at scale.
• Build the right culture and ways of working with Data Engineering, MDG/MDM, and other functions.
• Own the semantic layer and analytical standards for reporting, self-service, and AI-enabled use cases.
• Embed AI into analytics delivery to boost productivity and insights while staying current with AI developments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Data storytelling

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor level degree in Business/ Economics/ IS/ CS

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Reports to: VP Data Engineering, AI and Planning | Direct Reports: 6+

We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Insights Enablement and Analytics to join our Global Analytics function within a leading fashion business. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering the analytics strategy for Pentland Brands, partnering closely with senior business stakeholders across all regions.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, using your deep understanding of functional processes, data architecture, and analytics to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that drive impact.

In addition to leading the analytics agenda, you will also manage a high-performing team of data analysts and visualisation analysts. This team is responsible for all analytics projects, functional insights and delivering dashboards, reporting and other tactical analysis as part of the wider global analytics capability.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

• Co-own the delivery of the Global Analytics roadmap by translating the Global Analytics vision into a clear execution plan, ensuring priorities, roadmaps, and resources are aligned to the highest-value outcomes for the business.


• Enable and support Analytics Partners by providing the delivery capability, tools, and governance needed to turn scoped business questions into actionable outputs, while helping create smooth handoffs between partnering, prioritisation, and execution.


• Lead and continue building a high performing analytics delivery function in GCH at scale with the right resource capacity and capabilities are in place.


• Build the right culture within the GCH GA team as well as set the right ways of working with other functions such as Data Engineering, MDG/MDM etc.


• Own the semantic layer and analytical standards that underpin reporting, self-service, and AI-enabled use cases, ensuring common definitions, trusted metrics, and scalable access to insight across the organisation.


• Embed AI into analytics delivery in a practical way by improving how the team uses AI to increase productivity, enhance insight generation, and support business growth, while ensuring the delivery team keeps pace with relevant AI developments and applies them responsibly.

Capabilities

Strategic & Business Acumen

• Deep understanding of business functions, especially Finance and HR, to contextualize analytical work.


• Ability to shape and influence KPIs, identifying commercial levers and drivers of value.


• Translates complex business challenges into clear, solvable analytical problems.

Technical & Analytical Expertise

• Proficient in data analysis and modelling (e.g., regression, clustering, forecasting) using tools like SQL, Python, R, or Power BI/Tableau.


• Comfortable with data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure).


• Applies critical thinking to incomplete or messy datasets, using structured, hypothesis-driven approaches.


• Synthesises complex analysis into clear, compelling stories that drive decision-making.


• Builds strong cross-functional relationships, including with senior stakeholders, to influence outcomes.


• Leads and develops a small team, ensuring continued growth in skills, performance, and personal development.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

To stand out in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Required Qualifications/ Experience


• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.


• 12+ years of experience in business analysis, strategic planning, or solution delivery. Proven experience working with cross-functional teams (Product, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing) with a strong background in transforming business needs into functional and technical requirements.


• Experience in change adoption programs, process redesign, or digital transformation.


• Ability to challenge the status quo and identify areas for innovation.


• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.


• Strong storytelling and data visualization skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.


• Expert in requirements gathering, gap analysis, root cause analysis, and KPI tracking.


• Comfortable with statistical tools, forecasting, and performance trend interpretation.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.


• Skilled in managing senior stakeholder expectations and facilitating workshops or working sessions.


• Experience managing a team of high performing analysts ensuring timelines are met and the teams development progresses

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.