Senior Data Manager – Data Delivery (Data Division)

IWSR is the leading source of data and insights for the global alcohol industry, partnering with top global beverage alcohol companies. Now part of the WGSN group, we are a friendly company headquartered in London, with teams working across the globe. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our continued growth and innovation, specifically in managing our extensive and industry unique data. 

Role 

We are looking for a mid-level Senior Data Manager to join our UK-based team. Reporting to the Head of Data, this role is pivotal in supporting a new structure within the wider data division.

Managing the data delivery team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of projects and products as well as line management of a dedicated pool of data analysts. In addition, the individual will have a proficiency in data and be a strong mathematician who can problem solve, drive technical decisions and lead a data working group. Collaboration with senior stakeholders is vital as is a methodical, committed approach to their work. Overall, this is a balanced role where we are looking for a multifaceted individual who has a heavy data background but that can also lead and manage individuals.

Candidates with 3-5 years experience managing small teams and multiple data products preferable.

Key Responsibilities 

• Operational oversight of data product deliveries and commitments.

• Line management of a dedicated resource pool of data analysts.

• Lead and drive data triaging and a dedicated data working group.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data management and processes.

• Collaborate with senior data scientists, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and implement data-driven solutions.

• Foster a dynamic and collective team culture.

• Stay informed of emerging data related technologies to ensure the team remains at the cutting edge.

• Implement best practices and product documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing teams.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills - open minded.

• Comfort and soft skills in dealing with stakeholders.

• Comfort in delegating.

• Advanced Excel, with a proven pedigree in using functions and automation (inc. Macros/VBA).

• SQL Server/MS SQL/PostgreSQL/SQL querying/query creation.

• Experience of querying, extracting and modelling data.

• Diligence and care when manipulating large and repetitive datasets.

• Ability to translate business requirements into data solutions and processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English.

• Ability to manage priorities and work independently as required.

• Proven success in delivering to agreed timelines and ability to work under tight deadline pressure.

• A maths, data, statistics or numeric-based qualification to degree level.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Master Data Management processes and methodologies.

• Knowledge of data warehouse fundamentals e.g. star schemas and dimensional modelling.

• Proven experience of ETL design and tooling.

• Dashboard creation (Excel, Tableau etc) and frontend solution architecture.

Remuneration: Competitive base salary plus bonus

Location: IWSR London office, with an established hybrid working policy

Benefits:

In addition to a highly competitive basic salary and company pension, there are 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and end of year company shutdown), a generous annual bonus scheme, lots of learning opportunities within a friendly and supportive working environment and flexible working hours. We also have regular socials and offer a volunteering policy.