Interim Head of Analytics

Overview: We are looking for an experienced Interim Head of Analytics to lead the Group’s Analytics function during a period of transition. The role combines strategic leadership, people management, data and analytics architecture, governance and delivery, with a focus on ensuring reliable Analytics services and enabling fact-based decision-making across the Group.

The role can be based in Baar, Milan, or Budapest.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Group’s Analytics function, including governance, processes, architecture principles and strategic priorities.
• Manage a distributed team of internal and external Data Engineers, BI Managers and IT Application Leads.
• Oversee the Analytics technology landscape, including Azure Databricks, Microsoft Power BI and Confluent, as well as internally developed applications.
• Maintain and develop the data and analytics architecture, integrations and Group-wide “single source of truth”.
• Ensure reliable delivery of BI, reporting, dashboards, data discovery and analytics products.
• Establish and promote data, reporting and visualization standards and governance.
• Manage Analytics demand, stakeholder relationships, user support and training.
• Assess the current Analytics landscape, identify gaps and drive pragmatic improvements and transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the Group’s AI strategy together with the Chief Digitalization Transformation Officer.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head of Analytics, Head of Data, Analytics Director or similar senior leadership role.
• Strong expertise in data architecture, data engineering, BI and enterprise analytics.
• Excellent knowledge of Azure Databricks, Microsoft Power BI and modern data integration technologies.
• Experience leading distributed teams and managing internal and external technology partners.
• Strong understanding of data governance, analytics operating models and reporting governance.
• Experience working with senior business and IT stakeholders, ideally across complex international organizations.
• Previous experience in interim, transformation or change environments is highly desirable.
• Strategic and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to quickly assess a complex environment and drive results.