London Office - Head of Data and Analytics - Hybrid (M/F/D)London Office - Head of Data and Analytics - Hybrid (M/F/D)1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionL.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most critical commercial issues for the leaders of some of the world's most successful businesses. We specialise in Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) support with clients across the full range of corporates and private equity. We are expert in a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences and healthcare, retail and consumer, financial services, industrials, energy and transportation.LocationLondonJob DescriptionL.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most critical commercial issues for the leaders of some of the world's most successful businesses. We specialise in Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) support with clients across the full range of corporates and private equity. We are expert in a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences and healthcare, retail and consumer, financial services, industrials, energy and transportation.L.E.K.’s Data & Analytics (D&A) practice is at the forefront of helping clients solve their toughest commercial challenges through data-driven insights. The D&A team delivers projects as part of our D&A service line, as well as supporting case teams across the business in solving a range of analytical problems, enabling L.E.K. to provide clients with the best possible advice.About The RoleWe are seeking an accomplished leader to head the ongoing growth of the European Data & Analytics (D&A) Practice and drive ongoing development of L.E.K.’s D&A capability. You will be helping to develop and deliver our D&A service line offerings, as well as working alongside experienced project teams to develop cutting edge solutions to our clients’ toughest commercial problems.Our collaborative approach to analytics sets us apart: all our consulting teams leverage a high-powered toolkit to build the analysis that underpins our commercial recommendations.The successful candidate will help sell and deliver D&A projects, develop the service line to provide innovative and high impact client solutions, whilst continuing to provide high quality capability to support L.E.K.’s broader business by leading and developing the D&A team.Key Responsibilities IncludeRunning the European D&A Practice, balancing long and short-term priorities in collaboration with global leaders including developing and rolling out new/upgraded tools and techniquesDevelop and lead a highly efficient and effective multi-disciplinary D&A teamActively support sale of D&A projects and shape the development of client-facing D&A offeringsManage delivery of complex D&A centric projectsPractice managementRun the European D&A Practice balancing long and short term priorities in collaboration with global leaders including developing and rolling out new/upgraded tools and techniquesTakes overall responsibility for developing, iterating and enacting our strategy for D&A capability (working collaboratively globally)Work with regional, office and functional management to optimise outcomes for L.E.K. and D&AOversee D&A progress and outputs (i.e., the targets and milestones agreed for the year), ensuring outputs are of the highest quality and in line with the annual budget/planEnsure that the D&A toolkit and 3rd party partnerships best meet L.E.K.’s needs, informed by competitor and market intelligenceDrive innovation through the IP pipeline and build the team’s capabilitiesOwn D&A marketing / advocacy (internally and externally) and contribute to its delivery e.g., frequent and insightful points of viewD&A team developmentDevelop and lead a highly efficient and effective multi-disciplinary D&A teamEnsures D&A team are bought into the strategy for D&A at L.E.K., and work to deliver itOwn and enact the D&A career path and work with the People team to enact the remuneration strategyLead recruitment efforts to attract top talent to the D&A team across data science, data analytics and data engineeringCoach and mentor team members, supporting their growth and success, with a particular focus on the senior D&A teamOwn the professional development programme to for the D&A team and the D&A streams of the professional development programme for the broader European consulting teamSales support and service line developmentActively support sale of D&A projects and shape the development of client-facing D&A offeringsWorks with Service Line partners to design and develop market-ready D&A offerings and build the required capabilities to deliver themActively support sales efforts including creating client discussion materials and proposals and joining pitchesMonitor market trends to identify opportunities and threats, developing new service lines accordinglyBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including European Partners, Managers, and the Global D&A teamProject delivery Manage delivery of complex D&A centric projectsWhere appropriate, act as project manager on D&A centric projects taking ownership of the deliverables, day to day client management and overall project executionAlternatively, act as a senior advisor on D&A centric projects providing expert input on D&A topicsLead by example and demonstrate the project delivery pathway for other D&A team membersFocus on complex projects, typically characterised by new techniques, toolkits or extremely large amounts of dataKey Skills And QualificationsExtensive experience in data and analytics leadership roles within a professional services environment, with a proven record of developing teamsExpertise in modern Data & Analytics tools, techniques and cloud-based solutions e.g. Alteryx, Tableau, PythonExperience helping to sell and deliver/project manage high value, high impact projects across data strategy, analytics, and data scienceDemonstrated ability to develop and deliver client-facing service lines and go-to-market strategiesStrong strategic planning skills with the ability to set and deliver long-term objectivesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience fostering collaboration across global teamsStrong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teamsDiversity and inclusion at L.E.K.Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAdministrativeIndustriesBusiness Consulting and ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at L.E.K. 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