About this role
The Opportunity The Director, Data & Analytics Strategy leads the strategy, development, and execution of the organization's digital innovation and data analytics capabilities to elevate performance across manufacturing and supply chain. This role oversees a portfolio of digital initiatives while simultaneously building analytics capabilities. Through strong technical leadership, portfolio governance, and cross-functional collaboration, the role accelerates the organization’s digital maturity and data-driven decision-making.
Location:
• Ireland - Donegal, Kilkenny, Sligo • UK - Witney • US - Alameda (California)
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Scope & Accountability
• Owns a large-scale digital and analytics portfolio. • Responsible for departmental budgets, staffing, vendor partnerships, and resource allocation. • Leads global, cross-functional teams of project managers, digital specialists, data scientists, data engineers, and analysts. • Makes decisions that directly impact digital capability maturity, project delivery milestones, data integrity, and business performance.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Digital Maturity Leadership
• Develop and continually refine a Digital roadmap aligned with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and enterprise strategic priorities. • Identify opportunities for digital enhancements that improve operational performance, reduce cost, improve quality, or strengthen supply resiliency. • Establish governance, standards, and best practices for digital projects and portfolio management.
2. Data Analytics Strategy
• Lead the comprehensive analytics function, including data science, data engineering, analysis, visualization, and insights delivery. • Transform raw data into strategic insights that influence major business decisions across supply chain, quality, and operations. • Integrate advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and machine learning into key processes to enable proactive decision-making.
3. Data Governance & Data Management
• Lead the Data Governance and Data Management Programs, ensuring data integrity, security, compliance, and regulatory alignment. • Ensure high-quality, reliable data is accessible for organizational decision-making and digital applications. • Partner with Information Technology and other teams to select, build and manage key platforms and tools.
4. Program & Portfolio Execution
• Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of large-scale digital and analytics initiatives, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and communication plans. • Establish and maintain systems to quantify project value and support objective decision-making for resource and investment prioritization. • Facilitate prioritization and sequencing across digital and analytics portfolios to maximize impact.
5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Lead and develop global teams with diverse technical and business skill sets, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. • Partner with manufacturing site and division leadership to understand business needs, influence decision-making, and increase digital maturity. • Communicate complex digital and analytical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Business, or related technical field. • 12+ years in roles spanning digital transformation, data analytics, supply chain, operational excellence, program leadership, or related functions.
Technical & Functional Expertise
• Expertise in digital transformation and strategy development, project management, and manufacturing/supply chain processes. • Deep knowledge of analytics disciplines including data science, data engineering, data visualization, predictive modelling, and machine learning. • Understanding of Industry 4.0 digital and technology trends. • Strong understanding of data governance, regulatory requirements, and data security controls.
Leadership & Business Skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, facilitation, and executive influence abilities. • Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and manage vendor relationships. • Demonstrated capability in resource management, strategic planning, and organizational change. • Results driven, balancing delivery of near-term improvements while maintaining a strong long-term strategic focus. • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.