Manager - Advanced Analytics & Insight

VIRGIN ATLANTIC LIMITED
Crawley
7 months ago
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Job Details Salary: Competitive Hours: Full Time Location: Hybrid working -The VHQ Crawley Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 25th September 2024 In a nutshell Are you ready to lead the charge in turning data into actionable insights at Virgin Atlantic? As the Manager - Advanced Analytics & Insight, you will develop and implement analytical strategies that align with business objectives, collaborating closely with the Senior Manager - Advanced Analytics & Insight to ensure our data-driven initiatives are on course for success. In this key role, you will apply advanced statistical techniques to analyse data, generate insights, and ensure the use of the most effective tools and methodologies for various types of analysis. Your expertise will guide analysts across directorates, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing that elevates our analytical capabilities. You will also work closely with technology and data engineering teams to ensure seamless data extraction and analysis, integrating new tools and systems as needed to keep our analytics on the cutting edge. Leading advanced analytical projects, you will present findings and recommendations that inform critical decisions, while also monitoring progress and providing ongoing training to enhance the skills of the directorate-specific analysts. If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and ready to make a significant impact at Virgin Atlantic, this is your opportunity to lead and innovate in the world of advanced analytics. Day to day Support the development of the company's analytics strategy and lead the implementation of advanced analytics projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and analyse business requirements. Develop and manage a team of analysts to deliver actionable insights and recommendations within each project. Drive the development and enhancement of data models, algorithms, and statistical techniques. Facilitate the seamless completion of analytics projects while offering guidance on effective approaches. Compete in the market by staying up to date with the latest advancements in analytics technologies and applied methodologies. About you Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing data analytics projects and driving business outcomes. Strong experience in data analytics, including data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical analysis. Exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organisation. Strict attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Information Technology, Data Science or Mathematics. Our recipe for leadership At Virgin Atlantic, our leaders empower teams to thrive through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Explore our Leadership Recipe and discover the 20 core ingredients that define what it means to lead with us, driving our mission to be the most loved travel company and achieve sustainable profit. Want to learn more? Click here Be yourself Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong. To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ( [email protected] ) feeling confident that we've got your individual considerations covered.

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