Manager - Planning & Analytics

We are looking for a strategic and hands‑on Manager of Analytics to lead a team of specialists in delivering high‑impact data solutions for our global operations. This role is uniquely balanced, requiring both strong leadership and people management skills and deep technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with the ability to guide the team in dissecting complex product data, driving analytics strategy, and empowering data‑driven decision‑making across the business.

You will not only manage but also actively contribute to key analytical projects.

• Team Leadership & People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analytics specialists. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture and manage team workload and project allocation.
• Analytics Strategy & Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior business leaders to understand strategic objectives and define the analytics roadmap. Translate high‑level business challenges into a portfolio of analytical projects that deliver measurable value.
• Hands‑On Technical Leadership: Remain deeply hands‑on with data. Personally undertake complex analysis, model development, and dashboard creation, particularly for high‑priority initiatives, setting the technical standard for the team.
• Project & Resource Management: Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of the analytics portfolio. Scope projects, estimate effort, manage timelines, and ensure the team delivers high‑quality solutions on time.
• Data Governance & Best Practices: Establish and enforce best practices for data analysis, model validation, and data governance within the team. Champion data quality and reliability initiatives across the organization.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Drive innovation within the analytics function by identifying and implementing new tools, methodologies, and process improvements.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the key liaison between the analytics team, data engineering, IT, and global business units, ensuring alignment and effective prioritization.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Business, or a related quantitative field. An MBA is a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, with at least 2+ years in a team lead or management capacity
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• Essential background in manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or a complex engineering environment
  , with a deep understanding of product data structures and production workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to be both a strategic leader and a hands‑on contributor, with proven expertise in:
• Advanced analytics languages (SQL, Python, R).
• Data visualization and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau).
• Statistical modeling and predictive analytics.
• Strong project and people management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering analytics projects through a team.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging with both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Proven experience working in and managing within a global, diverse environment.