Data Business Analyst / Project Manager

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Job description

Description of business unitThe Data, Digital & Strategic Reporting function centralises data, digital & customer analytics activities across Retail UK enabling standardisation, sharing of best practices and increased ability to meet customer demand. Lifting insight development as well as delivering strategy reporting and marketing activities and acting as a central point of contact for the Retail UK CEO and Executive Committee (ExCo).The UK Data Team provide critical data integration and engineering services to support the Bank's change programme of initiatives and strategic needs. The team operates a 'one team' culture delivering through multi-functional squads.Purpose of the RoleThe roles of theData Business Analyst / Project Manager will be part of the Data leadership team and is to support engagement with the business to translate complex business requirements into technical andrequirementspecifications and oversee those changes to completion through planning and project management disciplines.Key AccountabilitiesDevelop and manage project plans from beginning to end, leveraging Agile or Kanban methodologyDefine project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholdersSupport multiple business units in the areas of requirements definition, requirements documentation, test case documentation, and creating and updating project documentation such as project plans, spreadsheets, status reports, and presentationsDrive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plansIdentify and manage project dependencies and critical pathPlan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate toolsProactively manage changes in project scope, identify issues, and devise contingency plansMeet with and receive feedback from project stakeholders on an ongoing basisCritically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needsPresent and articulate solutions to management and / or project stakeholders and others while interfacing with technical resources, business owners, end users, and managementHands on ability to dive into data analysis to assist the team when requiredStrong data validation and attention to detail requiredStrong understanding of data integration (inbound and outbound)Assist with prototypes and communicate solutions to demonstrate possibilities to new clientsServe as the conduit between the client business stakeholders and the data engineering teamSupport with conducting testing of solutions developed and assist in validating outputs, conduct troubleshooting, and support existing solutionsSupport the business units with data collection, report generation, variance analysis, and data quality monitoringWork in complex environments while performing multiple activities on concurrent development projects and existing production processesMake proactive engagements with business units to understand requirements and identify pain point and opportunitiesCoordinate events in conjunction with the business to communicate status updates and showcase the work completed by the UK Data TeamOwn the team workstack & backlog and be responsible for the planning, execution and monitoring of sprints to maintain a continuous pipeline of activityWhat is the opportunityWorking at Bank of Ireland doesn't have to mean working in an office to have an impact. Our commitment to enabling colleagues to thrive means that depending on role type you can have choice and flexibility in where you work and live, subject to your role, customer needs and our requirements. We have a hybrid working model, with home, agile hub and office based options available. We will always list a primary location which can be where you go for in person collaboration, and a location where you can best perform your role.Essential QualificationsDegree in similar discipline or equivalent experience recognised qualificationsEssential Skills & ExperienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.Experience in a technical lead role in application development desiredHighest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organised.Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivatedBuild and maintain strong relationships with various cross-functional stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to coordinate developments using agile tools and frameworkAbility to work independently with minimal mentorshipAbility to work under pressure and meet demanding timelinesDesirable Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceStatistical analysis software (e.g. R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA)SQL databases and database querying languages.Programming skills such as Python and R.Survey/query software.Business intelligence and reporting software.Data mining.Data visualisation.PRINCE2Key CompetenciesCustomer Focused - LeaderOne Group, one team - LeaderAgile - LeaderChampion Transformation - LeaderAccountable - LeaderWhere Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce.