Head of Data Product

You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing innovative client and contract intelligence solutions, including reporting products, dashboards, insight packs and AI-powered capabilities. Your work will help drive client retention, identify opportunities for revenue and margin improvement, support business development and enable better operational decision-making., Data Product Strategy & Leadership

• Define and own the vision, strategy and roadmap for client and contract intelligence products.
• Lead product discovery, engaging with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into effective data solutions.
• Prioritise product development, manage backlogs and oversee delivery from initial concept through to launch and adoption.
• Balance the development of scalable, reusable products with specific client and commercial requirements.

Commercial Intelligence & Analytics

• Develop and deliver high-quality dashboards, reporting solutions, insight packs and analytical products to support client decision-making.
• Drive the use of predictive analytics, AI and natural-language AI agents to generate actionable intelligence and next-best-action recommendations.
• Bring together data across Procurement, Sales, HR and Finance to identify trends, performance opportunities and potential improvements in revenue and profitability.
• Develop intelligence that supports client retention, business growth, and service performance.
• Oversee the delivery of client-facing ESG reporting, drawing on relevant people and procurement data to meet client requirements.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong data product leadership with commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex information into meaningful, actionable intelligence., You will be an established data, analytics or intelligence leader with experience taking data products from initial discovery through to successful delivery and adoption., * Proven experience leading data, analytics or intelligence products, including ownership of product strategy, roadmaps and delivery priorities.

• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of client, contract and service-performance environments.
• Experience developing scalable reporting products, dashboards and actionable business intelligence.
• An understanding of predictive analytics, AI and emerging AI-driven capabilities, with the ability to identify how these can deliver tangible business value.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and bringing together technical, analytical and business stakeholders.
• The ability to translate complex data into clear commercial insights and practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with senior business leaders and clients.
• A sound understanding of data quality, governance, reporting definitions and the importance of responsible data sharing.
• Make a measurable impact on client relationships, business growth and profitability.

This is a permanent role, paying up to £90,000 with 15% bonus and car allowance/EV. Our client, based in Birmingham offers hybrid working (2-3 days a week in office with occasional travel to client sites), * Paying up to £90,000 DOE

• Bonus - up to 15%
• Car allowance or EV
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working (2-3 days a week in Birmingham, with occasional travel to client sites)

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