Manufacturing Data Analytics Leader

Manufacturing Data Analytics Leader
UK (Hybrid) | Permanent

Are you ready to lead data-driven transformation across the UK manufacturing sector?

We are looking for a Manufacturing Data Analytics Leader to shape strategy, drive business growth, and deliver impactful analytics solutions for enterprise clients. This is a senior, client-facing role where you will combine data expertise, industry knowledge, and commercial acumen to influence stakeholders and deliver measurable business value.

The Opportunity

As a trusted advisor to manufacturing clients, you will lead end-to-end data and analytics transformation initiatives-from defining strategy and roadmaps through to solution design and delivery. You will also play a key role in business development and pre-sales, helping to identify opportunities and build compelling propositions.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders and technical teams on data and analytics initiatives

Drive business development, identifying and pursuing opportunities to deliver analytics solutions

Define data strategies, roadmaps, and transformation programmes aligned to business goals

Lead workshops to identify analytics use cases and develop strong business cases

Build and present compelling proposals, presentations, and solution approaches to senior audiences

Lead and contribute to pre-sales activities, including RFI/RFP responses

Deliver data assessments, strategy engagements, and roadmap development

Analyse business processes to identify data-driven improvement opportunities

Design scalable analytics solutions aligned with modern cloud data platforms

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of initiatives

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a leadership role within Data & Analytics

Strong experience within the manufacturing/industrial sector

Deep expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks) and modern architectures (eg Lakehouse)

Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior business stakeholders

Experience in pre-sales, consulting, or client-facing roles

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders in complex environments

Desirable Experience

Delivery of large-scale data transformation programmes

Exposure to AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics in manufacturing

Background in consulting or professional services environments

What's on Offer

Opportunity to lead high-impact transformation programmes across manufacturing

Work with a global network of data, cloud, and industry experts

A collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking environment

Strong career progression and leadership opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a data-driven leader with manufacturing expertise and a passion for delivering real business value, we'd love to hear from you.