Description:
We are Project Brains, a startup changing how ambitious businesses engage skilled specialists to solve their challenges. We are doing away with job descriptions and keyword matching, as we think these rarely do justice to the eventual outcome or objective.
Key Responsibilities:
Key targets for this role will be around the value proposition, pre-sales market activity, winning work, and building internal capacity & capabilities.
The business is keen to move quickly to gain from data transformation and AI market demand.
In this pivotal role as the Data Services leader, your responsibilities will revolve around shaping and driving the data strategy of the UK-HQ'd, PE-held group. You will collaborate closely with the C-suite sponsor, guiding and directing onshore and nearshore teams to achieve strategic objectives. Your key targets will encompass several critical areas:
- Value Proposition Enhancement: You will be at the forefront of crafting a compelling value proposition that aligns with the organization's growth ambitions. Your insights and expertise will help redefine how the company leverages data to gain a competitive edge in the market.
- Pre-Sales Market Activity: Your role will involve actively engaging with potential clients and stakeholders in the pre-sales phase. Your ability to articulate the value of the company's data services will be instrumental in winning new business opportunities.
- Winning Work: Beyond initial engagement, you'll be responsible for converting leads into concrete projects. Your leadership and strategic thinking will play a crucial role in securing contracts and establishing lasting partnerships.
- Building Internal Capacity & Capabilities: To drive sustainable growth, you will lead efforts to build and strengthen the company's internal capacity and capabilities in various data-related domains. This includes fostering a culture of innovation, skill development, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking an individual who embodies the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven excellence. To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- Deep Data Insights: You have a profound understanding of data sciences, data engineering & management, business & management intelligence, and IoT. Your ability to translate data into actionable insights is your forte.
- Passion for Data: Beyond expertise, you have an unwavering passion for the power of data. Your enthusiasm and commitment to harnessing data's potential to drive transformational change are evident in your work.
- Flexibility: The business environment is dynamic, and you should be comfortable adapting to evolving challenges and opportunities. Your ability to pivot and adjust strategies swiftly will be an asset.
- Team Player: Collaboration is at the heart of our open and fast-paced environment. You should be an effective team player, capable of working harmoniously with an international, highly-capable, and growth-oriented team spread across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
- Full-Time Availability: While we welcome interim or long-term candidates, a full-time commitment is preferred to ensure a deeper and lasting impact on the organization's data transformation journey.
- Leadership: Your leadership qualities are essential. You should be able to inspire and guide teams toward achieving ambitious goals and driving the company's data transformation agenda.