Our client in the banking industry is looking for a Product Head in their Data & Analytics to own the Channel Analytics stream.This role is responsible for providing strategic direction through establishing a data and analytics culture and capability for the bank's Channels Product Line. The goal is to deliver strategic objectives, create business value, manage risk, reduce cost, and drive innovation by harnessing and leveraging data as an asset, while managing the product through its entire life cycle, from planning to delivery.Experience10+ years' business management experience within Data Management, Data Analytics, or Data Science, ideally in a fast-paced and complex business setting, innovative high performing environment such as banking or Operations.Demonstrated background in a senior or strategic leadership role related to Data Management or Data Analytics, including over 5 years' experience of managing data teams.Business and product vision; has had ownership responsibility for a Product previously.Working at strategic, tactical, and technical levels.Career experience to include some time in one or more technical roles (e.g. data engineer, data architect, Data science, etc.).Engaging with both technical and non-technical senior stakeholders across various business units to convey data strategies and capabilities effectively.Authoring of documents relating to product life cycle including business plans, product roadmap, business cases and requirements and functional specifications.Earning trust across different levels and multiple groups of a large organization.Scoping/running usability studies and/or customer research.Using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives.Leading and managing multi-functional teams to deliver.Managing and working with remote / hybrid teams.EducationQualifications (Minimum)Bachelor's DegreeGrade 12 National Certificate / VocationalQualifications (Ideal or Preferred)Honours DegreeAWS certificate and Data QualificationsKnowledge and ExperienceStrategic and commercial thinking; able to think about problems from a business perspective using people, technology, and product input.Business acumen and systems thinking; able to take a 'big picture' view, assess, make a logical, sound decision and influence others to achieve objectives.Financial acumen - sufficient to effectively operate own cost centre.People leadership and management practices to empower, create focus and delivery.Organizing, planning and prioritizing work.Data-driven approach; analytical and quantitative skills.In-depth knowledge surrounding:Data StrategyData principles (modelling, engineering, data quality)Data Management and management of data as an assetDatabase and Data Warehouse technologies and architecturesData Analytics and ReportingData Science and Machine LearningCloud and Big Data TechnologiesDigital Business ModelsEntire data lifecycleAWSTechnologically literate and able to adapt to new technologies.Able to dive deep in understanding the product, the business, and the competitive landscape.Able to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.SkillsCommercial Thinking SkillsDecision making skillsInterpersonal & Relationship management SkillsProblem solving skillsStrategic Thinking SkillsAdditional InformationClear criminal and credit record.General:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful. Our client is committed to diversity; applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals. Please include your current salary and salary expectations.
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