- Company Name
- Advanced Resource Managers
- Job Title
- Information Technology Business Solutions Manager
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Information Technology Business Solutions Manager – Data & Analytics
**Role Summary**
Drive the design, delivery, and governance of data‑centric initiatives for a leading manufacturing client in the UK. Translate business requirements into robust data‑solutions, manage change requests, and ensure alignment with regional data strategy, providing continuity during a temporary resource gap.
**Expectations**
- Act as the primary data‑strategy advocate for UK market operations.
- Manage the full lifecycle of data change requests, from business intake through technical validation and implementation.
- Deliver consistent, compliant data solutions that support SKU‑level enhancements, segmentation, and new product launches.
- Provide subject‑matter expertise on UK‑specific data needs and local data governance.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Translate high‑level business needs into detailed data‑solution designs, including data flows, models, and reporting structures.
- Lead demand intake, prioritise initiatives, perform impact assessments, and keep stakeholders informed.
- Validate and signature data change requests to ensure technical feasibility, data quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Liaise between business, product, and IT teams to resolve blockers and keep projects on schedule.
- Maintain continuity of data‑related initiatives in the absence of the departing resource, ensuring no loss of momentum.
- Act as local data‑solution champion for UK market, ensuring adherence to the WE Regional Data & Analytics strategy.
- Monitor and report on data‑project performance, risks, and value deliverables.
**Required Skills**
- Proven data‑strategy and solution‑design experience (e.g., data model design, ETL/ELT pipelines).
- Strong knowledge of local data platforms and data modeling tools (e.g., SQL, dbt, Power BI, Tableau).
- Track record of managing complex change requests, risk assessment, and cross‑functional stakeholder engagement.
- Analytical mindset with ability to translate data quality issues into actionable improvements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
- Experience in the manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
- Professional certifications such as Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), or equivalent data & analytics credentials are advantageous.