Head of Business Data Solutions

Virgin Media
London, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Business Process Modeling Data Architecture Data Presentation Data Systems Data Analytics Data Management

Job description

We are pleased to invite applications for the role of Head of Business Data Solutions, a strategic leadership position at the heart of VMO2’s Data Democratisation agenda. This role is ideal for someone who can translate business ambition into data-driven solutions, influence senior decision-making, and guide how our organisation leverages data to transform processes, capabilities, and outcomes. As the Head of Business Data Solutions, you will act as a bridge between business domains and data teams, shaping business requirements, identifying opportunities for data-led optimisation, and designing strategic data solutions that deliver measurable value. You will partner closely with senior leaders, technology teams, and data specialists, playing a pivotal role in ensuring our data initiatives remain aligned, scalable, and impactful. Must Haves

Requirements

Significant experience in business solutions or business analysis, with a proven track record of delivering data-driven strategies, frameworks, or solutions. Expertise in business process modelling, capability mapping, and value stream analysis, with the ability to convert complex business challenges into structured, actionable problem statements. Strong understanding of data management, governance, and data quality, including how these principles inform scalable and compliant data solutions. Excellent communication and senior stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and present complex information to SLT-level audiences. Ability to translate business requirements into strategic data and technology solutions, working effectively with architects, data engineers, and analytics teams to ensure feasibility and alignment. Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or managing team members, building collaborative environments, and driving high performance.

Other Desirable Skills

Familiarity with data visualisation tools and the ability to interpret or guide data storytelling principles. Experience in or understanding of the telecommunications industry, its processes, data landscape, or value streams. Awareness of emerging data technologies, analytics trends, and self-service data platforms, with an interest in applying innovation to improve business outcomes.

Benefits & conditions

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way. Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we’re working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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