Business Manager to Group Chief Data Officer

Location:

London

The Business Manager to the Group Chief Data Officer serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Group CDO. Sitting within the Group Data & Analytics leadership team, you will help coordinate and drive the overall effectiveness of a global function responsible for data strategy, analytics, AI, governance and data management across the Howden Group. You will help connect divisional data teams, business leaders and corporate functions around a shared vision for data and AI at Howden.

• Partner closely with the Group CDO to shape and execute the Group Data & Analytics strategy.
• Support the development of strategic plans, operating models, business cases and investment proposals.
• Conduct targeted research, analysis and benchmarking to support executive decision‑making.
• Help identify opportunities to accelerate value from data, analytics and AI across the Group.

• Coordinate annual business planning, budgeting and workforce planning activities.
• Support management of third‑party partnerships, vendors and strategic suppliers.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, governance forums and planning sessions.

• Coordinate initiatives spanning data, analytics, AI adoption and organisational capability building.
• Track strategic outcomes and benefits realisation.
  
  Support acquisition integration and growth initiatives.

• Build strong relationships with divisional data leaders, business executives and corporate functions.
• Develop executive presentations, briefing materials and leadership communications.

• Develop reporting and insight packs for senior leadership.
• Support tracking of objectives, key results and strategic outcomes.

• Support the Group CDO in building a high‑performing global data community.
• Promote collaboration and best practice across divisional teams.

• Experience in a Business Manager, Chief of Staff, Strategy, Operations, Transformation or Consulting role.
• Experience working with senior executives and leadership teams.
• Experience operating in large, matrixed or international organisations.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Financial and commercial awareness.
• Curious, energetic and intellectually agile.
• Collaborative and relationship‑oriented.
• Pragmatic and delivery‑focused.
• Passionate about helping organisations realise value from data, analytics and AI.

• A career that you define.
• We value diversity and embrace a variety of working styles.
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. This includes flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements where possible. If you have specific adjustments you require, please let us know.