LEAD IT PROJECT MGMT

Job Overview

The Information Solutions organization of TE Connectivity is responsible for the life cycle planning of applications through the phases of strategize, architect, select, deploy, operate, evolve, and retire. Reporting to the Senior Business Intelligence Manager, the Analytics Operations Manager manages the Data Insights and Analytics group that has specific responsibility for building or configuring, maintaining, or enhancing, and eventually decommissioning BI/analytics applications through their life cycle.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• The Analytics Operations Manager will oversee all activities that optimize the value, cost and risk of BI/analytics applications:
• Independently lead and deliver a few analytics projects at a time. Acts as the analytics translator and negotiator between the business and data teams. 
• Work with BU CIOs and collaborate with other IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in the context of the business strategy. 
• Develop productive relationships with business leaders across the organization to influence how BI/analytics applications can enable new sources of value.
• Define and enhance methodologies and practices for the application life cycle management in line with best practice and practical experience of continuous improvement.
• Own all communication channels pertaining to assigned projects, including regular stakeholder review meetings
• Assist in managing analytics group personnel and in developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization.
• Implement and manage application life cycle management status reporting, metrics, and benchmarks.

Behaviors and Competencies

The Analytics Operations Manager acts in a leadership role and must demonstrate the following leadership attributes:

• The ability to uphold the goals and culture of the organization.
• The ability to lead, enable and motivate teams by providing advice and guidance in an inclusive fashion.
• An understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to drive results toward those objectives.
• Openness to, and the ability to deal with, rapid change in business needs, processes, and technologies.

Skills

• The Analytics Operations Manager must be able to demonstrate the following:
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical people to enhance understanding and drive decisions that lead to positive outcomes.
• Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships and influence individuals at all levels in a matrix-management environment. 
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and management of multiple priorities with competing demands for resources.
• Strong analytical, data-processing and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in process formulation and improvement.
• Ability to operate and perform in a fast-paced environment managing few projects at a time

Job Requirements

Knowledge

The Analytics Operations Manager must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of the following:

• Experience with data science, RPA, data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI, UiPath and Python 
• IT BI/analytics applications, operations, service, and support organizations.
• Data processing, analysis, and quality management tools.
• Development and implementation of processes and policies.
• Lean IT, agile development, and DevOps principles and frameworks.

Experience

The following experience is considered essential:

• Managing a team of at least 20 members in application development, implementation, or management.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Software design/development, application architecture, project management, software as a service (SaaS), data management/governance, business intelligence and business process analysis.
• 3-5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience building cross-organizational consensus with exposure to technology providers and/or business clients.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in liaising with middle and senior management. 
• The following experience is considered desirable but not mandatory:
• 3-5+ years of experience working in the Manufacturing / Hi-Tech industry.
• 3-5+ years of experience in managing external IT service providers.
• 3-5+ years of experience managing the risk and cost implications of IT contracts or contract negotiations.
• Membership of professional organizations, trade or user groups and a pattern of regular attendance at industry conferences to enhance knowledge of current technology.

Education and Training
 

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in computer science, engineering, business management or a related field.