Head of Data Solutions

Job description

Description & Requirements
Be part of something great
Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.
Senior member of the Data and Analytics function, leading the data solutions, managing the architecture, engineering, and data science roles.

As part of the role you will contribute to the definition of data and BI Roadmaps for each business unit, supplying architecture, technical oversight and governance controls to aid successful delivery of the Data & Analytics solutions.

This includes new bids/contracts, and also highlighting opportunities for additional value from data and analytics.
Are you an experienced data professional with a technical background in data engineering, architecture, data science?

Have you managed data teams and built capability?

Do you want to be part of a maturing team, wanting to make a difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to become our Head of Data Solutions at Maximus UK to cover maternity for 5 months.
• Develop a high-level future state vision and delivery roadmap for BI architecture, data management and analytics
• Lead the definition of Data & Analytics solutions for bids and new contracts
• Continually develop best practice and increase BI effectiveness
Data & BI Architecture
• Develop technical relationships with internal and external clients, and data suppliers and maintain an appropriate understanding of business processes, application systems and data.
• Partner with Technology colleagues on the definition, delivery and maintenance of Data & BI infrastructure and platforms including reporting & analytical toolsets
• Ensure architecture and solutions meet Legal, Regulatory and Contractual requirements for Data Protection and Information Security
Data Management & Visualisation
• Lead delivery and maintenance of effective data platforms, data pipelines and analytical databases across MAXIMUS UK
• Lead data architecture, data lake / data warehouse design using Azure BI / Analytics platform, and publishing of data within reporting / analytical platforms
• Provide the standards and technical approach for visualisation and reporting for the DnA team.
• Support effective Data Governance and ensuring data quality, security, availability and timeliness
Data Science & Innovation
• Drive the technical solutions for AI and ML across the MAXIMUS UK businesses
• Develop capability within the team for developing AI, LLM, and ML solutions that that support innovation from proof of concept through to production.
Qualifications and/or Experience
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Significant experience as a Data / BI head of function or similar level in Technology leadership
• Experienced in recruiting, motivating and managing teams in Agile environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of data management, visualisation and analytics platforms, systems and solutions
• Understanding of Azure Data Lake and analytics components including as Data Bricks / Python, Data Factory, Synapse and Analysis Services
• Experience of defining and monitoring budgets, and contributing to business planning processes
• Track record delivering strategic data insights including test and learn using ROI measurement
• Experience of analysis of complex data sets and design of integrated data models / data flows
Individual competencies
• Ability to lead development and delivery of end-to-end data and analytics solutions
• Strong business acumen and good level of commercial awareness
• Excellent collaborator, bringing together Technology and Customer stakeholders internally and externally to deliver projects
• The ability to clearly articulate complex technical solutions to non-specialist audiences
• Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable in empowering and motivating individuals and teams
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a strong sense of prioritisation and time management
• Strong analytical skills set with an ability to think strategically, challenge the status quo, and provide recommendations
• Passionate about BI products and driving best in class customer experience
EEO Statement
Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.

We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic.

Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.
We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions.

The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job.

When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview.

YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team.

Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
Minimum Salary
£
95,000.00
Maximum Salary
£
105,000.00
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Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations