SENIOR TECHNICAL ARCHITECT

SANDBOX CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Head of Data Analytics to oversee the global data and insights functions. The role involves strategic leadership in analytics, managing teams, implementing data governance, and driving data-driven initiatives across multiple markets, especially focusing on North America and Japan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology analytics functions like Data Science and AI.
• 2+ years leading analytics teams in North America preferred.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools and Azure technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Analytics department with overall responsibility.
• Manage training and growth for data scientists and analysts.
• Create and deliver analytics roadmaps aligned with company strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Certinia

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Scope

The Head of Data Analytics will lead the strategic direction and operational management of data/insight functions globally (i.e. Medical, Pharmaceutical and Retail markets). The role will be pivotal in establishing and maintaining robust data quality, data governance, shaping the data strategy, driving insightful reporting, spearheading data-driven initiatives and delivering critical business insights. This position will collaborate closely with country leaders, regional stakeholders, the main region covered will be North America and Japan additional to the other regions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Take overall ownership and accountability of Enterprise Analytics department comprising key functions like Data Science and Business Intelligence.
• Manage the overall training, development and growth plan for the data scientists, BI developers and analysts within the department.
• Responsible for the overall budget and resourcing for the department.
• Responsible for creating, modifying and delivering the analytics roadmap (which includes Data Science/Business Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence/Generative AI use cases), aligned with key strategic priorities for the company.
• Work and collaborate closely with various functions across the company in delivering analytics use cases that help to address key business problems or strategic challenges.
• Communicate findings from analytics modelling results to relevant stakeholders that will give insights into improving decision making and drive business performance.
• Create and maintain best practice for all analytics deliverables for the department, including quality assurance, tracking/monitoring of results/impacts/values and ensuring proper documentation.
• Responsible for the evaluation, governance and/or maintenance of Artificial Intelligence use cases in compliance with both local and group standards relating to the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Responsible for evangelising and increasing the adoption of data driven decision making across the company.
• Responsible for building and sustaining the Community of Practice for both Data Science and Business Intelligence for the company.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments/technology in Data Science/Business Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence/Generative AI, including risks and opportunities.
• Timeliness of completion and quality of deliverables
• Effective stakeholder management
• Effective problem solving through self and/or with teams
• Achieve planned benefits realization
• Internal and external recognition of value creation from various analytics use cases

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree holder from a computer science is preferred.
• Minimum 10 + years of working experience in sales, account management and technology analytics functions like Data Science, Business Intelligence, AI/Gen AI, SAP, we prefer candidates coming from Presales domain.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in leading, managing or mentoring an analytics team in North America will be preferred.
• Experience in delivering multiple analytics use cases which have created significant value for the company.
• Experience in maintaining and improving analytics platforms used for Data Science, Business Intelligence and/or Machine Learning Operations.
• Experience using Certinia and Tableau CRM.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau), Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree, random forest, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Experimenting Data Mining from time to time for better data extract.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
• Experience of working on Azure-based cloud technologies will be highly desirable.
• Experience in SPARK-based technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience of working in Insurance, Banking or Healthcare sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, deductive reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team, as well as being passionate, proactive and constantly striving for excellence.
• Able to communicate and influence effectively with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and takes ownership and accountability of results.

Mandatory Skills and responsibilities

1. Certinia skill.

2. Willingly to travel extensive to NA region and Japan.