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Head of Data Analytics & AI (Tesco Business Solutions)

Tesco UK
Digswell
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Head of Data Analytics & AI (Tesco Business Solutions)

Head of Data Science & Analytics

Head of Data Science & Analytics

Head of Data Science & Analytics

Head of Data Science & Analytics

Head of Data Science & Analytics

In the Head of Analytics & AI role, you will partner with market and functional leadership teams to drive business value through best-in-class analytics, ML, and AI capabilities. This role will play a key part in shaping analytics strategy and long-term planning. You will be responsible for delivering commercial impact from analytics & AI and fostering a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making.

- Follow our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence.

- Collaborate with market leadership across functions to embed analytics & AI into business decisions, driving value.

Strategy Focused:

- Develop analytics strategies for the functional area and strategic positioning.

- Contribute to shaping the 3-5 year Long-Term Plan (LTP) for the market functional area, integrating analytics & AI into these plans.

Value Delivery:

- Partner with market and delivery teams to realize the committed value through various programs and solutions.

- Define problems clearly to achieve tangible outcomes.

Governance:

- Establish and lead strategic analytics & AI governance frameworks.

- Manage delivery effectively by collaborating with market and delivery teams.

Culture:

- Promote a culture shift in the market—enhancing analytics skills across functions.

- Influence stakeholders to support business change initiatives.

Brand:

- Act as the ambassador for the EA team within the market.

- Build strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders.

- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the retail business.

- Apply strategic thinking and maintain commercial awareness.

- Lead executive program management initiatives.

- Possess expertise in Analytics & AI transformation and strategic governance.

- Have experience in leadership roles related to market/business-facing analytics projects.

- Be a subject matter expert in leading large AI transformation programs with hands-on experience in AI/ML.

About us:

Whether known as a supermarket, technology company, or for our award-winning mobile network, we are all of these and more. Our goal is to make every day better for our customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide. No two customers or colleagues are the same.

At Tesco, we promote a balance that supports both professional and personal growth. Spend about 60% of your week collaborating at our office locations or local sites, with the rest working remotely. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements. If you need support during the application process, click here. If you’re interested in joining us but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.


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