Head of Data Solutions

This role is a 5 months fixed term opportunity covering maternity, so ideally looking for someone who is immediately available. Make a difference with data and be part of something great !Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. Benefits • £95,000 - £105,000 per annum • Home-Based • 25 days holidays + bank holiday • 9% combined pension contribution • Healthcare cashplan • Retail discounts About the role Are you an experienced data professional with a technical background in data engineering, architecture, data science? Have you managed data teams and built capability? Do you want to be part of a maturing team, wanting to make a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for you to become our Head of Data Solutions at Maximus UK to cover maternity for 5 months. You will be a senior member of our data and analytics function, leading the data solutions, managing the architecture, engineering, and data science roles. As part of the role you will contribute to the definition of data and BI Roadmaps for each business unit, supplying architecture, technical oversight and governance controls to aid successful delivery of the BI solutions. This includes new bids/contracts, and also highlighting opportunities for additional value from data and analytics. Key Responsibilities: • Develop a high-level future state vision and delivery roadmap for BI architecture, data management and analytics • Lead the definition of BI solutions for bids and new contracts • Continually develop best practice and increase BI effectiveness • Develop technical relationships with internal and external clients, and data suppliers and maintain an appropriate understanding of business processes, application systems and data • Partner with Technology colleagues on the definition, delivery and maintenance of BI infrastructure and platforms including reporting & analytical toolsets • Ensure architecture and solutions meet Legal, Regulatory and Contractual requirements for Data Protection and Information Security • Lead delivery and maintenance of effective data platforms, data pipelines and analytical databases across MAXIMUS UK • Lead data architecture, data lake / data warehouse design using Azure BI / Analytics platform, and publishing of data within reporting / analytical platforms • Support effective Data Governance and ensuring data quality, security, availability and timelines • Develop and embed AI and ML offering across the MAXIMUS UK businesses • Working collaboratively with the Reporting\Data Visualisation team and key stakeholders in the production of data assets that support the development of insight What we are looking for • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification and significant experience working at a similar level or area • Significant experience as a Data / BI head of function experience or similar level in Technology leadership • Experienced in recruiting, motivating and managing teams in Agile environments • Comprehensive knowledge of data management, visualisation and analytics platforms, systems and solutions • Understanding of Azure Data Lake and analytics components including as Data Bricks / Python, Data Factory, Synapse and Analysis Services • Experience of defining and monitoring budgets, and contributing to business planning processes • Track record delivering strategic data insights including test and learn using ROI measurement • Experience of analysis of complex data sets and design of integrated data models / data flows • Ability to lead development and delivery of end-to-end data and analytics solutions • Strong business acumen and good level of commercial awareness • Excellent collaborator, bringing together Technology and Customer stakeholders internally and externally to deliver projects • The ability to clearly articulate complex technical solutions to non-specialist audiences • Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders • Comfortable in empowering and motivating individuals and teams • Strong leadership and communication skills with a strong sense of prioritisation and time management • Strong analytical skills set with an ability to think strategically, challenge the status quo, and provide recommendations • Passionate about BI products and driving best in class customer experience EEO Statement MAXIMUS is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity in employment in which our employees as well as candidates for employment are treated equitably. We understand that a diverse workforce adds to our competitive advantage; and as such, we aim to ensure that job applicants do not receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. Where reasonable, MAXIMUS will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.