Head of Subsection – Data and Analytics

We are currently looking for a Head of Subsection –Data and Analytics to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Section.

 IT Business Solutions delivers business value through the management of IT products including execution of change projects.

To support the strong growth of GreatLakes and potentially other entities within the UK, including GC/NA5 and itsstrategic business transformation program we are seeking a very strong leaderfor one of our technical teams.  The potential candidate needs to possessa long track record of successfully partnering with both Data Office andOperations Leadership personnel. 

The Head of Subsection, Business Solutions Data and Analytics, will play a leading role in thetechnical implementation of change projects supporting the need to improve datamanagement and analytics capabilities. Your main focus will be assumingresponsibility for several seasoned IT professionals and building out theremaining team as well as delivering data centric implementations utilizingstate of the art technology supporting the Data Function and theoverall business entity data strategy.

Your will be accountabledelivering the assigned change portfolio in a highly agile, business minded andcompliant way.

The role will report to the Head of BusinessSolutions Data and Analytics, and you will be expected to be a key relationshippartner to business executives within Great Lakes and other key entities withinthe UK.   

Responsibilities

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• Build     up and lead a team of strong and diverse IT professionals with focus on    future proof IT skills and a business mindset.
• Actively     lead the recruitment and development of talent to deliver all approved and     in-flight and pipeline initiatives – with an emphasis on willingness to     deep dive into the business domain, solution architecture, DevOps and     product management.
• Foster     strong relationships with various business-side executives to ensure     projects align to the business objectives. Build trust and a reputation as     a leader who gets things done.
• Become     the ‘trusted tech partner’ for digital and technology consulting,     technology selection, implementation and ongoing delivery of change     projects.
• Collaborate     closely and partner with other IT units in Enterprise Architecture,     Business Solutions, and Business Technology re-using patterns, approaches     and platforms.
• Strong     and close collaboration with IT Program Management in setting up and     steering of the transform projects to ensure they deliver on time and     budget, and that they meet or exceed business expectations
• Ensure     project level status reporting including project financials, resource and     capacity management and financial planning. Act with the delegated     authority of leadership.
• Actively     manage, troubleshoot and resolve escalated items including highlighting     any gaps within budget or resources required. This includes pro-active     vendor management, external resource planning and vendor deliverables
• Manage     IT and operational risks relating to compliance, risk, audit and     privacy/data protection, ensuring that system and process controls are     compliant with applicable Munich Re policies, standards and all     regulations.
• Build,     lead and preserve a highly motivated and high performing world-class team     culture – think globally and act locally to promote teamwork within the UK     ITSSO  and with the broader Global IT team
• Help     drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes     for customers / policyholders.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience in managing, leading and inspiring teams and the ability to coordinate the efforts of others in  the delivery of IT initiatives to the business. Foster a spirit of  teamwork and cooperation amongst colleagues – proactively resolve issues or conflicts that could impact results achieved and ensure a harmonious     relationship with the strategic business partners.
• A strategic thinker and results oriented with a proven ability to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify  the key issues, establish and weigh up alternative courses of action and  produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution.
• Long, strong business acumen and a proven  capacity to understand the business opportunities and priorities of the  organization. Constantly seek methods of ensuring that the organization  continues to be business-like and continues to meet the standards and requirements of its regulators.
• Possess the required skills to deal with  senior business owners with an executive presence.
• In depth IT Applications Development  experience in the data management and data analytics domain as well as  proficient understanding of the principles and frameworks of successful  project management.
• Proven experience owning business and  partner/vendor relationships.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.  Experience in a global, complex organization is an asset.
• High level of service and internal/external client orientation as well as driver of innovation for  IT Business Solutions and operational efficiency.

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