Enterprise Data Prioritisation and Innovation Lead

M&G ,
London, Greater London
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At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and we're looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. We're digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. What you can expect from us: We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to: * Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work * Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed * Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make * Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best At M&G plc we are focused on delivering outstanding service for our customers and clients while having the ambition to significantly grow our business. This is a key leadership role within the Chief Data Office focused on unlocking the potential of data for M&G plc., in order to realise tangible value. As the enterprise Data Prioritisation and Innovation Lead you will bring together business and technology stakeholders to test new ideas and concepts using your data expertise in order to prioritise for value. Key work level accountabilities for this level of role: Critical role in translating strategy into implementation plans, influences and contributes to the strategy Ensures successful implementation of defined strategy Typically leaders of teams, or technical roles will lead the provision of advice across an area of expertise Balances competing requirements to deliver a balanced set of results, resolving significant or priority conflicts Addresses problems with broad reaching ramifications, with a need to manage different parts of complex systems and link to the broader picture Responsible for driving continuous improvement Drives incremental and transformational change in response to experience of market and customer needs, typically leads the delivery of major programmes of work Allocates resources optimally to deliver on strategy, prioritising conflicting resource demands, agendas and activities Key accountabilities for this role: Establish and lead the enterprise Data Prioritisation and Innovation team Develop and own Data Vision and Target Operating Model; Roadmap to achieve and associated OKRs/ business case which shows how M&G plc can unlock value from its data. Work closely with the architecture teams to ensure alignment Work with the business to establish and manage an enterprise wide Data Delivery backlog (change and exploitation) and embed prioritisation governance Establish, embed and run a Data Innovation Lab to use emerging data technology tools and techniques through agile test and learn approaches to prove value cases Establish Value Realisation Measurement Raise awareness and drive the importance of data (in line with the Data Vision and Strategy) across the organisation. Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment and customers outcomes. Key knowledge, skills & experience: Experienced data professional Led data science/ data innovation teams Practical experience of agile delivery techniques and is aware of approaches to scale agile delivery across teams/functions Business architecture experience including TOM, delivery roadmaps and business case measurement Aware of data technology delivery and exploitation practices and practical challenges to successful execution Demonstrates strong stakeholder management and ability to lead and influence decision making across an organisation Possess strong business and commercial acumen skills Can demonstrate the ability to plan ahead and anticipate consequences/ trends A credible thought leader able to inspire others through their knowledge and passion We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to: * Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed * Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas * Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination * Keep it Simp

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