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The Data Service Line Lead is a strategic and influential position responsible for defining, driving, and continuously refining Version 1’s go-to-market approach for data services and solutions. This individual will own the vision, strategy, and execution plan that transforms how Version 1 positions and delivers data offerings to clients, ensuring alignment with market trends, emerging technologies, and our broader organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess Current Data Landscape
* Map and evaluate existing offerings, accelerators, skills, references, and partnerships to understand Version 1’s current state of data capabilities.
* Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing portfolio, ensuring a foundation for future innovation.
* Conduct Market Research
* Stay informed on data trends, emerging technologies, and niche market opportunities relevant to Version 1’s target industries and customers.
* Analyse competitor positioning and recommend strategic differentiators that align with the company’s vision.
* Formulate a compelling, forward-looking data strategy that integrates partnerships, accelerators, methodologies, and a reference architecture.
* Articulate clear “why” and “how” behind the strategy, highlighting its alignment with overall company goals and customer needs.
* Shape Go-to-Market Narrative
* Collaborate with sales specialists to translate the data strategy into a powerful, customer-centric narrative.
* Create go-to-market collateral, including pitch decks, brochures, and thought leadership content, to communicate this vision internally and externally.
* Enable Delivery Teams & Partners
* Work closely with delivery teams and partners to ensure readiness for the new go-to-market approach, including organising resources, upskilling, and planning for demand.
* Establish frameworks and best practices for the successful delivery of data projects and solutions.
* Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME) for prospective clients and internal stakeholders.
* Participate in pre-sales discussions, solution scoping, and proposal development to showcase Version 1’s data capabilities.
* Drive Transformational Change
* Own and champion the data agenda, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
* Measure and report on the impact of data initiatives, refining the approach as necessary to meet evolving market demands.
Qualifications
Expected Experience & Skills
* Strategic Data Leadership
* Proven track record in defining and implementing data strategies or data transformation programs in a leadership or advisory capacity.
* Strong familiarity with data architecture, data engineering, analytics, big data, AI/ML, and related emerging technologies.
* Market Insight & Research
* Experience conducting market analysis and identifying opportunities for growth within the data services domain.
* Ability to synthesize industry trends into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
* Go-to-Market & Sales Collaboration
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop compelling narratives and collateral.
* Proficiency in creating and communicating value propositions, solution messaging, and positioning statements.
* Partnership & Ecosystem Management
* Strong history of building and managing relationships with technology partners (e.g., cloud providers, data platform vendors).
* Capable of integrating third-party offerings into overarching strategies to add value and enhance customer outcomes.
* Delivery Enablement & Team Leadership
* Experience working with delivery teams to prepare for new offerings, including resource planning, training, and methodology development.
* Proven track record of mentoring and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact data solutions.
* Stakeholder Management & Communication
* Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior executives and build consensus around strategic directions.
* Skilled at conveying complex ideas simply and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Results-Driven & Adaptable
* A performance mindset with an ability to set clear goals, measure outcomes, and pivot strategies as needed.
* Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at navigating and driving change in evolving market conditions.
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