Head of Data Strategy, Governance & Analytics
Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Slough
Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA02729
Division: John Crane
Job Function:
About Us
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission-critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions, and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating and cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Data Strategy, Governance & Analytics reporting to the VP of Business Transformation. The Head of Data Strategy, Governance, and Analytics at John Crane will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with business objectives. The role encompasses defining the vision for data and analytics, establishing governance models, and ensuring a seamless integration of master data management (MDM) with business operations to drive productivity and efficiency. By engaging stakeholders and aligning organizational priorities with the Data & Analytics (D&A) strategy, this leader will foster a data-driven culture that enhances business performance. They will also define the necessary operating models for both MDM and analytics, ensuring robust controls, communication, and education throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include setting ambitious data-driven goals, inspiring teams to achieve them, securing funding for analytics initiatives, and supporting cultural change toward data ownership and quality across the organization.
This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday normal office hours. (Hybrid working)
John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.
Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)
* Understands business goals and priorities and can articulate the role that Data & Analytics plays in their delivery.
* Engages stakeholders and agrees priorities that need to be focused on.
* Articulates and aligns organization to D&A Strategy.
Governance
* Defines operating model for Master Data Management and Analytics.
* Puts in place team and communicates/educates the organization.
* Puts in place and monitors required controls to embed governance.
Master Data Management
* Defines specific goals and targets which link MDM to business performance (Process performance and productivity).
* Leads and inspires team to exceed targets.
* Supports and provides sponsorship for cultural change in quality and ownership of data.
Analytics
* Sets vision for a data-driven organization – inspires team, and empowers them to deliver.
* Works closely with Business Services functions to define analytics roadmap (business and technology) and secures funding to deliver on it.
* Defines specific goals and targets which link MDM to business performance (Process performance and productivity).
The Individual
* Previous experience as a Data & Analytics leader.
* Experience of defining strategy and turning it into action.
* Previous experience in a Manufacturing B2B or B2C setting.
Diversity Clause
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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