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 OperationsDemonstrated 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 previouslyWorking at strategic, tactical, and technical levelsCareer 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 specificationsEarning trust across different levels and multiple groups of a large organizationScoping/running usability studies and/or customer researchUsing influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectivesLeading and managing multi-functional teams to deliverManaging 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 inputBusiness acumen and systems thinking; able to take a 'big picture' view, assess, make a logical, sound decision and influence others to achieve objectivesFinancial acumen - sufficient to effectively operate own cost centrePeople leadership and management practices to empower, create focus and deliveryOrganizing, planning and prioritizing workData-driven approach; analytical and quantitative skillsIn-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 technologiesAble to dive deep in understanding the product, the business, and the competitive landscapeAble to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiencesSkillsCommercial Thinking SkillsDecision making skillsInterpersonal & Relationship management SkillsProblem solving skillsStrategic Thinking Skills Additional 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 unsuccessfulOur 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.
