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About the Role

As an IT Business Solutions Manager for Data & Analytics, this role supports JTI markets in Western Europe with data-driven decision-making strategies, focusing on Strategic Insights and Commercial Planning. The position involves designing, implementing, and evolving data-related solutions to enhance data value through business acumen, analytical skills, and problem-solving expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a data strategy and define data solutions for informed decision-making in Western Europe.
• Collaborate with regional markets to identify demand and design solutions.
• Collaborate with other IT stakeholders to enable data opportunities for business functions.
• Support the rollout and evolution of corporate solutions with Global BTS and D&A teams.
• Conduct fit-gap analyses in data sources, models, and platforms.
• Design and deliver market data solutions.
• Liaise with IT security, Enterprise Architecture (EA), and Data & Analytics (D&A) teams to design sustainable, scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
• Ensure ownership of analytical tools, maintaining high data integrity and accuracy.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for flawless execution of data projects.
• Maximize the value of existing data sources and identify new data opportunities.
• Ensure cross-entity knowledge sharing to optimize IT investments.
• Embrace and learn steps and effort required to roll out a system to multiple markets.
• Work with other regions rolling out systems to gain knowledge and facilitate faster delivery.
• Support other regional teams by sharing learnings for successful deployment.
• Manage the application portfolio for a function within the region, including operational excellence.
• Manage demands and execute projects for a specific function.
• Broaden technical and delivery skills using available tools.
• Ensure third-party solution providers and external resources fulfill commitments within budget.
• Assist or run projects on behalf of the region as directed.
• Lead projects to localize and roll out centralized systems, including planning, data migration, and go-live.
• Maintain close communication during application crises to ensure business impact and prioritization.
• Act as an expert in the function's technology stack, seeking upskilling opportunities.
• Lead and manage identified changes and projects in accordance with JTI D&IT and Corporate governance standards.
• Work in accordance with JTI’s Project Management Framework, D&IT standards, policies, procedures, J-Sox controls, and best practices.
• Actively review technology successes and explore innovation with business partners.
• Be responsible for respective D&IT budgets for managed applications and services.
• Optimize, control, and reduce costs to improve regional budget efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field or relevant certifications.
• 5+ years of exposure to IT architecture and solutions for data flows among systems and applications.
• 3+ years of business professional expertise in data analysis and insights generation, with relevant FMCG industry experience.
• Experience in delivering solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, with an emphasis on data solutions and services.
• Strong experience in project management, with a track record of successful execution.
• Experience with budget management and contract management.

Skills

• Data mindset and business acumen
• Strong analytical background
• Advanced project management and problem-solving capabilities
• KPI management and insight generation processes (data definition, ingestion, processing, analysis, visualization)
• Modern technologies for data processing and advanced analytics
• Delivery on Azure stack (Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake)
• Azure PaaS management and resource monitoring
• CI/CD experience and DevOps
• SQL
• Python/PySpark
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data from multiple sources
• Testing and validating Analytical solutions
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Leads by example
• Works effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Able to diffuse project-related conflict
• Thinks clearly and acts decisively in crisis situations
• Thinks and acts with a sense of urgency
• Highly organized
• Passion for challenging data problems
• Creative thinker
• Ability to apply data storytelling
• Strong ability to present findings to both business and technical stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions
• Ability to operate effectively in indirect/remote teams
• Acts proactively
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Curious and innovative approach to data challenges
• Customer service-oriented

Location

• Putney

Work Type

• Flexible working
• Working from home

Experience Level

• 5+ years of IT architecture and solutions experience
• 3+ years of business professional expertise in data analysis and insights generation

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field or relevant certifications

Salary/Compensations

• £68,000 - £80,000 per annum
• Car allowance of £7,800 per annum

Benefits

• Discretionary 20% bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits (share schemes, discounted gym memberships)
• Flexible working
• Working from home
• 26 days holiday per annum (buy and sell)
• Non-contributory pension
• Fully funded private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Health screening

About the Company

• At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs.
• 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us.
• 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.
• Learn more: jti.com

Equal Opportunity

• At JTI, we want everyone to feel welcome, regardless of your background or needs.
• If you need adjustments making to your working environment, we’ll do everything we can to support you.
• As an employer, we are committed to promoting & protecting the physical and mental health of our employees.
• As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.