Senior Data Analytics Manager

Coherent Corp. is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and material technologies used by customers worldwide across industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets.

With a broad global footprint and deep engineering capability, we combine advanced manufacturing, applied innovation, and customer collaboration to deliver high-performance solutions that enable critical technologies and solve complex, real-world challenges.

About Coherent in Scotland:

Coherent Corp. Scotland is a key hub for laser and ultrafast laser technology, specialising in the development, manufacturing, and lifecycle support of advanced laser systems for demanding industrial and scientific applications, with teams leveraging deep engineering expertise and close integration across our global network to work end-to-end—from design and build through to testing and customer deployment—delivering high-performance, reliable laser solutions with real-world impact.

Location: Glasgow, Hybrid (3-days a week onsite) |

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full Time

The Senior Manager, Data Analytics provides strategic and operational leadership across business intelligence, analytics, and emerging digital intelligence initiatives. This role defines and delivers the vision for data-driven decision-making, ensuring robust technical foundations, measurable business value, and high adoption across the organisation.

Leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, analysts, and enablement specialists, the Senior Manager builds an ecosystem that connects data, technology, and people, transforming business intelligence from operational reporting to strategic insight and laying the groundwork for future AI and Manufacturing Intelligence capabilities.

• Define and implement the enterprise BI and analytics strategy in alignment with organisational goals.
• Translate business priorities into a coherent roadmap for data, analytics, and enablement.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Champion the evolution toward automation, AI-assisted analytics, and predictive insight.

• Oversee BI platform management, including governance, access, and lifecycle processes.
• Establish and maintain standards for data modelling, visualisation, and deployment.
• Ensure security, compliance, and scalability in collaboration with IT, data architecture, and governance functions.
• Promote reuse and consistency through curated data assets and standardised development practices.

• Drive delivery of enterprise dashboards, data products, and insight solutions that inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Promote self-service BI, ensuring users have trusted, well-governed data at their fingertips.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and prioritise high-value analytical opportunities.
• Oversee capability development, training, and community initiatives that strengthen data literacy and adoption.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and digital trends to extend the value of BI and analytics.
• Lead initiatives that simplify data access, accelerate reporting, and enhance decision quality.
• Measure and report on BI adoption, impact, and performance against defined success metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, or related discipline.
• Demonstrable strong experience in analytics, data management, or digital transformation, including team leadership.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale BI or analytics solutions that drive business impact.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, modelling, and governance principles.

• Experience managing large BI platforms and content lifecycle processes.
• Background in defining and executing analytics strategy or data transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with modern cloud data environments and integration with BI tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical and non-technical teams across business functions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, capable of influencing at senior levels.
• Interest in automation, AI integration, and the future of digital and manufacturing intelligence.

• Demonstrated problem solving and work prioritisation skills.
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply to business strategic plan.
• Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end-users, management, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organisational, cross cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.
• Willingness and ability to travel…