Head of Platforms & Data

aligned with network growth, service models and business strategy.API & Systems Integration- Own the API strategy and integration layer connecting BSS, OSS, Network Monitoring, Customer/Wholesale portals and Data platforms.- Define API standards, governance, security and lifecycle control.- Drive workflow automation to reduce manual provisioning and service handling.Data Strategy & Data Platform- Define the enterprise data model and data governance framework.- Lead development and scaling of the data platform (warehouse / lake).- Ensure high-quality data supports customer insight, service assurance, capacity analytics and commercial reporting.BSS/OSS Operational Design- Define and refine core business and service workflows (activation, inventory sync, provisioning, incident/change processes, wholesale enablement).- Ensure tooling supports reliable, repeatable and automated operations.Delivery & Vendor Management- Manage platform vendors, integrators and outsourced delivery partners.-, Job Title: Head of Platforms & Data Location: Midlands (Droitwich) Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum + £4,800 Car Allowance + discretionary annual bonus Job Summary: The Head of Platforms & Data is responsible for designing,...

Balance build vs buy to optimise cost and delivery speed.- Ensure platform enhancements are delivered predictably, tested and documented.Leadership & Governance- Lead a multi-disciplinary platforms and data team.- Establish platforms governance, architecture review boards and structured change control.- Communicate platform roadmap and progress to executive stakeholders.Key Success Measures- Stability, extensibility and reduction in manual handoffs.- Reduction in time from order to service activation.- Accuracy and usability of operational and commercial data.- Increased automation across Service Operations and Networks.- Delivery of platform capabilities aligned to scaling roadmap.Person Specification- A role model, able to always demonstrates and uphold Airband's values.- Excellent planning and organisational skills, resilient with the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities.- Self-starter, able to take the lead and brings projects and tasks to completion- An eye for

detail, focused on implementing robust controls and processesAirband Benefits- 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.- 5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.- Customer referral bonus - a thank you for every customer you send our way.- We offer hybrid working - a mix of working from home and in the office.- Free Broadband - If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!- Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance. Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on the length of service)- Airshare (employee discount platform) - discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless - save up to £1,000 a year!- Refer a friend reward schemePre-employment checksPlease note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving licence may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.Recruitment agency support is not required at this time. Similar jobs

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