Senior Data and Analytics Manager

Job Introduction Exciting Opportunity at cardfactory : Lead Our Data Governance Efforts!Join us at cardfactory to drive data excellence and innovation! We're looking for a skilled individual to spearhead our data governance initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll craft and execute our data architecture strategy, setting up standards and best practices for data provisioning and integration. As the go-to expert, you'll collaborate with IT and business units across cardfactory to meet our data goals.To thrive in this role, you'll need extensive expertise in information management solutions, guiding projects through the development life cycle and SDLC processes. Your leadership prowess is crucial for supervising a team that includes architects, engineers, quality assurance, and operations professionals.Based at Junction 41 in Wakefield, with free parking and a flexible, hybrid way of working, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in our team. Colleagues are required to work in the office for a minimum of 1-2 days per week, with the expectation of additional attendance when needed.Role Responsibility Shape and execute the roadmap and vision for information delivery and management, including the enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI & analytics, content management, and data managementLead teams of data architects and engineers, whether insourced or outsourced, to design and deliver solutions that meet business information needs and align with the overall information strategyBalance short-term and long-term needs by integrating business strategy with technology strategy, ensuring scalable and adaptable architectureConnect all data components to deliver comprehensive solutions, leveraging all available assets with an end-to-end approachEnsure enterprise data is structured for ease of useRegularly review data repositories to ensure proper classification based on use, sensitivity, and importanceAudit security measures to ensure adequate data protectionAuthorise formal data accessDevelop and adhere to data modeling standards and best practicesSupport solution architects in providing optimal data solutions for projectsIdentify opportunities for data alignment and reuseDefine and support ETL, data, and business intelligence architecturesImplement principles, policies, standards, and guidelines for data managementEstablish and support proactive process assessments and formulate preventative measures across cardfactoryThe Ideal Candidate Skills : Utilise knowledge of systems, data, and customer requirements to identify problems and recommend solutionsThorough understanding of various legislative acts and their impact on dataProficient in data integration toolsAbility to determine long-term directions and industry trends, and their relevance to cardfactory's needsCapable of initiating change and communicating effectivelyExperience : Established track record of delivering information management solutions to a large number of end usersDemonstrated understanding of enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI & analytics, content management, and data managementExperience with two or more vendors in areas such as SQL Server, Oracle 11g, MySQL, SQL Data Warehouse Appliance, Oracle Exadata, Netezza, Greenplum, Vertica, Teradata, Aster Data, SAP HANA, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Spotfire, Tableau, Qlikview, R, Oracle Endeca, Oracle OBIEE, SAP Business Objects, SAS, and other analytics vendors with BI componentsAbout the Company Card Factory is the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.Benefits25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and onlineSave As You Earn schemeFinancial Wellbeing Support Financial Education ToolsSalary AdvanceSeasonal incentive schemesOpportunity to apply for Retail ApprenticeshipsAccess to blended learning and development contentDiscounted mobile phone contractsDiscounts across 100's of UK retailersEmployee Assistance Programme - access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeingThis is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. No agencies, please.Sportswift Ltd T / A cardfactory