Analytics Delivery & Translation Lead

Brambles; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in logistics is seeking an Analytics Delivery & Translator Lead in South Africa. This role involves leading a team to develop innovative data solutions, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful implementation of data science projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive project management experience, and a proficiency in Agile methodologies. This position supports a hybrid remote work model with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management, business analysis, and Agile implementation.
• Strong leadership skills to guide, motivate, and support the team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of delivery methodologies and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate project status, risks, and achievements clearly.
• Ensure insights and recommendations from analytics are actionable.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Business Analysis

Critical Thinking

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Microsoft Power BI

Python (Programming Language)

SQL Tools

Stakeholder Management

Tableau (Software)

Education

Relevant qualifications such as PSM1/CSM/A-CSM, PSPO1/CSPO/A-CSPO, ICP, ICP-APM, PMBOK, or BABOK

Tools

Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Utilize an inquisitive mindset, analytical skills & thought-provoking questions to understand and clarify complex business challenges
• Articulate problems confidently and recommend opportunities based on findings
• Interrogate, manipulate, and analyze complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources using a variety of tools and analytical techniques
• Employ creative problem-solving and critical thinking to drive the development of innovative solutions
• Drive the design of simple and accessible innovative solutions through prototyping and iterative refinement processes that address business challenges, leveraging insights gained from data analysis
• Support and guide others in utilizing various problem-solving techniques and implementing resolutions effectively
• Create highly complex documentation for data analysis and visualization ensuring documentation is relevant, accessible, and adheres to best practice
• Support and guide others in reviewing and maintaining clear and concise documentation, emphasizing best practice

Analytics Delivery & Translator Lead

Global, ASX-listed market leader in Logistics & Supply Chain | One of the World’s most sustainable companies

Dynamic, collaborative team that’s shaping the future of digital supply chains

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering innovative data solutions and translating complex analytics into actionable business insights? Do you excel in managing projects and leading teams to achieve high performance?

As part of the brilliant & talented Brambles Data & Analytics team, reporting directly to Team Lead Delivery & Translation AMETA Finance, you will lead the development of delivery methodologies, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the successful implementation of data science projects.

This position is based in South Africa.

What You’ll Do:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Strong leadership skills to guide, motivate, and support the team towards achieving project goals
• Ability to manage team dynamics, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts

Project Management:

• Deep understanding of Waterfall & Agile methodologies and frameworks such as PMBOK; Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, including their principles, values, and practices
• Proficiency in facilitating Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary liaison between project teams and stakeholders
• Communicate project status, risks, and achievements clearly and consistently
• Work with stakeholders to define, refine, and prioritize opportunities

Translation of Analytics:

• Bridge the gap between business goals and advanced analytics possibilities
• Define analytical use cases and translate business needs into data and analytical requirements
• Ensure insights and recommendations from analytics are actionable and understandable

Process Improvement and Innovation:

• Continuously identify and implement improvements in project delivery processes
• Encourage innovation and experimentation within teams to find new solutions
• Develop and maintain a service delivery framework to guide project execution

Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges
• Conduct audits to ensure data integrity, security, and governance

What will ensure your success in the Role:

• Educational Background: Relevant qualifications such as PSM1/CSM/A-CSM, PSPO1/CSPO/A-CSPO, ICP, ICP-APM, PMBOK, or BABOK
• Extensive Experience: Proven track record in project management, business analysis, and Agile implementation
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools. Experience with data management, software development, and analytics
• Leadership and Mentorship: Strong leadership skills to guide, motivate, and support the team
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to tackle complex problems and implement effective solutions
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work cohesively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Innovation and Adaptability: A creative and flexible mindset to drive continuous improvement and adapt to changing project requirements

Remote Type Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Business Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Work
• Curiosity
• Data Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Digital Literacy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Initiative
• Microsoft Power BI
• Problem Solving
• Python (Programming Language)
• SQL Tools
• Stakeholder Management
• Tableau (Software)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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