Data & Analytics Lead

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About UBM

We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

• Lead the Data & Analytics team (10-15 people in a matrix structure) to develop and implement data strategies that support the business objectives of the Battery Materials department.
• Drive the data and advanced analytics roadmap,.
• Collaborate with five agile scrum teams to identify data needs, prioritize the most attractive data use-cases and  develop data products or integrate the needs into existing data products.
• Work closely with the corporate teams to ensure technical alignment and support for data infrastructure and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team (in a matrix structure) of product owners, system analysts and data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The team consists of a mix of internal and external resources, where 3-5 people have a direct reporting line and others collaborate in a matrix structure.
• Develop and maintain data products (data models and dashboards) using tools such as TimeXtender, Databricks, dbt and PowerBI to provide insights to stakeholders.
• Introduce and ensure compliance with data governance policies and best practices.
• Communicate complex data topics to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Proven experience in a data and analytics leadership role, preferably within the manufacturing or technology sectors
• Experience with analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL and Python
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI and Databricks
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a team
• Knowledge of data governance and best practices in data management
• Experience working in an agile scrum environment is a plus

What We Offer:

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If our battery materials can boost the range of e-cars, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?