BI Strategy, Architecture & Data Manager

BI Strategy, Architecture & Data Manager

Location

, GB

Department Name

Finance

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Brief Description

Who are we looking for?

Join our dynamic team as a BI Strategy, Architecture & Data Manager at Network Rail!

Your role will be pivotal in setting and ensuring the adherence to our BI service roadmap and standards, fostering a consistent framework for all customers. By empowering individuals to self-serve and access data, you'll play a crucial part in amplifying analysis and facilitating informed decision-making across our diverse business landscape.

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like?

Your responsibilities will be diverse and impactful, ranging from owning and developing our BI service roadmap to ensuring alignment with corporate standards and policies. You'll provide invaluable guidance to customers on their BI and data strategies, fostering efficiency and consistency across our enterprise-wide BI delivery. Additionally, you'll spearhead the development of strategic architecture and warehousing strategies, ensuring core data sources are readily accessible for self-service. Your expertise will be crucial in directing the operation of automated BI data access processes, safeguarding data integrity while adhering to security frameworks and legislation.

As a key influencer on our IT Design Board, you'll champion effective management of enterprise data interfaces. Staying ahead of legislative changes, collaborating with Information Management, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Moreover, you’ll take ownership of BI applications, establishing strong links with technology partners for continuous improvement. With your keen eye for problem-solving, you'll assess and architect solutions to enhance the performance of our BI platform.

What essential skills and experiences are required?

We're seeking someone with a proven track record in enterprise strategy development and execution, coupled with extensive knowledge of system and business architectural concepts. Your substantial experience as an Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, or similar role will be invaluable. Proficiency in databases, data warehouse design, coupled with hands-on expertise in ETL technologies along with various BI toolsets like Microsoft Azure Technologies, including Data Factory (ADF), Power BI and Fabric, Oracle OBIEE, or Essbase, is essential. Your adept negotiation skills and ability to secure buy-in from stakeholders will be key in driving our initiatives forward. Demonstrated leadership in managing BI teams and building quick credibility is a must. You'll navigate complex environments effortlessly, influencing senior stakeholders and effectively communicating strategic direction. Additionally, your experience in designing and implementing policies and standards will be highly valued.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive innovation in BI at Network Rail, we want to hear from you!

For a full list of the key accountabilities and criteria for this role, please refer to the Network Rail job description attached to the vacancy.

How to apply (External)

Key Vacancy Information

Duration: Permanent

This role is a full-time opportunity, but flexible working patterns will be considered.

Location: This role can be based at Manchester Square One or The Quadrant:MK.

For Roles based at The Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.

Closing date: 28th April 2024 On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. Interviews will be held W/C 6th May 2024

Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 - £62,546. Depending on experience.

A message from our Chief Executive, Andrew Haines:

“We want to be on the side of the passengers and demonstrate our leadership across the rail industry. We will be an organisation that is easy to do business with, and one where our people are proud to work.

To achieve these ambitions, we will work to increase the diversity of our workforce so that we represent the passengers that we serve up and down the country – because everyone matters.” (2020)

“We’re delighted to have been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023.”

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Defined benefit pension scheme

🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.

🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All successful candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

We're an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone (Click here for more information).

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