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Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation?
Join our client's mission to empower innovators and pioneer groundbreaking ideas through their Data Connect Innovation (DCI) Lab! With a focus on rapid proof of concepts (POCs), this role offers the unique opportunity to experiment with novel technologies, accelerate value, and collaborate to create data-driven products that can reshape the organisation and enhance customer experiences.
Role: Data Innovation Business Analyst
Duration: 6 Months (Perm options)
Location: Warwick (2 Days a week in the Office)
Rate: £500 pd (umbrella)
Your Role
As a Data Innovation Business Analyst, you will:
Identify, prioritise, and execute successful POCs that uncover valuable opportunities for our client.
Guide innovative ideas from initial discussions through to delivery, working closely with business owners and partners.
Engage with multidisciplinary teams, including Product Owners, Data Scientists, and Engineers, to drive meaningful outcomes.
What You'll Do
Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
Interpret and scope innovative ideas into clear, testable hypotheses.
Manage the end-to-end journey of multiple POCs, ensuring successful delivery and momentum.
Lead the partner selection process and prepare request-for-proposal materials.
Actively participate in POC delivery teams, aligning on initiative needs and reporting progress.
Support onboarding of partners and team members for seamless delivery.
Attend DCI lab meetings, presenting findings and executing elements of the DCI communication strategy.
Stay updated on the latest trends in data-driven technologies and AI to identify new business opportunities.
What You'll Bring
An innovation and growth mindset, with experience driving outcomes in multidisciplinary teams.
A knack for interpreting complex business challenges and scoping these into hypotheses for testing.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, excite, and inspire.
Hands-on experience in delivering innovation and rapid prototypes.
Exceptional storytelling skills, with a passion for creating impactful content (e.g., video editing, insight visualisation).
A proactive, strategic thinker with a bias for execution.
A commercial mindset, understanding value identification and business opportunities.
Are you naturally curious?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and embrace the unknown? If you have a passion for new technologies and a commitment to driving innovation, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic team that is leading the charge in data innovation.
Engage with diverse teams and enhance your professional growth.
Contribute to projects that have a real impact on the organisation and its customers.
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now to join our client as a Data Innovation Business Analyst! Your next adventure awaits!
How to Apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're a great fit, please answer screening questions during application and submit your CV.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
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