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　　DESCRIPTION

　　Senior leader responsible for the delivery of the vision and strategy for data & analytics at a leading grocery retailer, including overall accountability for D&A standards and capability development. This role will be responsible for evangelising D&A at the senior-most levels of the business, generating buy in and sponsorship for D&A initiatives and for the new D&A operating model.

　　Our client is a leading grocery retailer based in Bucharest. EPAM carried out a consultancy engagement for the retailer at the end of 2023 in which, after a detailed assessment, we defined them new data & analytics strategy, operating model, and high-level roadmap. The initial step on the roadmap is to appoint a new VP of Data & Analytics to lead the implementation of our strategic recommendations. Our client has now asked EPAM to provide an experienced data consultant (who understands change management), to fill this role on an interim basis.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Pursuading and influencing business stakeholders up to C-level, addressing their challenges, generating buy-in and sponsorship for D&A initiatives and for the new D&A operating model

　　Translating the strategic D&A roadmap into a detailed and prioritized implementation roadmap and data onboarding plan, aligned with business needs and delivery capabilities

　　Overseeing the execution of the roadmap, including swim lanes for business analytics, dashboards & reporting, data engineering, data governance, data literacy, data product management

　　Working in close collaboration with business stakeholders and technology experts to facilitate D&A roadmap execution

　　Identifying quick-win business outcomes (for example new dashboards); overseeing requirements capture and delivery of these

　　Leading a culture change to create a data-driven organization

　　REQUIREMENTS

　　Experienced data & analytics leader

　　Strong influencing skills to drive organisational change

　　Understanding of retail business

　　Confident in interfacing with and overseeing data engineering teams and data architects

　　NICE TO HAVE

　　Experience of data governance (defining/implementing DG model)

　　Experience with SAFe delivery framework

　　Understanding of Azure cloud, Databricks and Power BI software

　　Understanding of SAP ecosystem, including SAP BW (HANA)

　　Understanding of Data Lakehouse

　　WE OFFER

　　We believe that the greatest strength of the company is its people. EPAM is fully committed to help its employees to reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through continues learning. With this in mind, we would like to introduce to you few of the many opportunities and services which we believe will help you expand your current knowledge:

　　Full access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

　　Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills

　　All-around Social package: professional & soft skills training, medical & family care programs, sports

　　Relocation opportunities

　　Free English classes

　　Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

　　Continuous experience exchange with experts and professionals worldwide

　　Friendly team and comfortable working environment

　　Engineering, corporate, and social events within and outside the Company

　　Flexible working schedule

　　Opportunities for self-realization

　　EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

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