Senior Manager - Data Product

Job Details Salary: Competitive Hours: Full Time Location: Hybrid working -The VHQ Crawley Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 25th September 2024 In a nutshell Ready to drive the future of data at Virgin Atlantic? As the Senior Manager - Data Product, you'll set and oversee the strategy for data product development and management, ensuring every initiative aligns with our business objectives and strategic goals. Your leadership will shape a comprehensive portfolio of data products, prioritising projects based on their strategic value and ROI, while overseeing governance and platform managers to ensure seamless implementation. In this role, you'll develop and communicate clear roadmaps for data product development, partnering with vendors and development providers to guarantee timely, high-quality delivery. You'll also lead and mentor Manager-level roles within the data product team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance, while supporting the professional growth of your team members. Your expertise will extend to overseeing budget allocation and resource management for data product initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources and managing costs within budget. You'll work closely with finance and procurement teams to secure the necessary funding and resources, driving the success of data product initiatives at Virgin Atlantic. If you're passionate about leading data strategy and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to shape the future of data at Virgin Atlantic and elevate your career to new heights. Day to day Set and oversee the overall strategy for data product development and management. Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of data products aligned with business objectives. Prioritise data product initiatives based on strategic value and ROI. Directly manage and mentor Analyst and Manager-level roles within the data product team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance. Develop and communicate a clear roadmap for data product development, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy. Oversee budget allocation and resource management, ensuring efficient use of resources and managing costs within budget. Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure high-quality delivery. Monitor progress, adjust plans as necessary, and work closely with vendors to meet strategic goals. Ensure team alignment with the organisation's strategic goals, oversee professional development, and manage stakeholder satisfaction. About you Extensive experience in data product management in a senior leadership role overseeing teams of managers and analysts. Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Proven expertise in BI, data science, and digital applications, with a strong track record in setting strategy, developing roadmaps, and managing a portfolio of data products. Strong proficiency in data tools and technologies such as SQL, Python, APIs, and cloud platforms including Databricks, Azure and AWS, with a deep understanding of data integration techniques and best practices. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision- making and effectively communicate complex data strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences. 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.