Data & AI Capability Lead at The Heineken Company

Key Responsibilities: 

Analytics Capability Building:

• Design and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive analytics upskilling program, catering to different levels of the organization, from executives to the broader workforce.
• Spearhead data literacy programs to ensure a consistent increase in workforce proficiency in analytics and its business applications. 

Strategic Communication:

• Develop and maintain communication strategies to promote our in-house analytics products, team accomplishments, analytics updates, market trends, and more.
• Utilize various internal channels such as workplace and newsletters, as well as external mediums like LinkedIn and conferences to share information and position the company as a thought leader in the analytics space.
   

Analytics Maturity Enhancement:

• Create, implement, and manage a robust analytics maturity assessment tool and a corresponding action plan embedded in the analytics capability frameowkr to increase analytics maturity of OpCos, Regions and Global
• Establish a clear analytics maturity baseline and effectively communicate this to management teams, ensuring that functions within OpCos, Regions and Global understand and strive for higher maturity levels. 

AI Capability Knowledge Exchange

• Design, develop, and manage a comprehensive platform that facilitates knowledge exchange and collaboration in AI across the organization.
• Create and establish a robust framework for capturing, organizing, and distributing AI-related knowledge and best practices across the organization.
• Develop and enforce standards for documentation, ensuring consistency, quality, and relevance of AI knowledge assets.
• Implement governance structures to manage knowledge lifecycle, including creation, review, update, and archival processes.

 Education and Experience:

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree 
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in (digital & analytics) transformation, communication, consulting or a related field, with substantial experience in a leadership role focused on transformation.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing analytics capability building programs and data literacy initiatives across large organizations.
• Extensive experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams and complex projects.

 Transformation and Capability Building:

• Proven track record in driving organizational transformation through analytics and data-driven initiatives.
• Strong experience in developing and implementing comprehensive upskilling and capability building programs.
• Expertise in creating and managing frameworks to assess and enhance analytics maturity at various organizational levels.

 Strategic Communication:

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts and insights to diverse audiences, including senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and executing communication strategies to promote analytics initiatives and foster a data-driven culture.
• Ability to utilize a variety of communication channels, both internal and external, to effectively disseminate information and position the organization as a thought leader in analytics.

 Leadership and Influence:

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and developing talent within the organization.
• Ability to influence and drive change across different organizational levels and geographies.
• Experience in collaborating with senior management to align analytics initiatives with business objectives and strategies. 

Strategic and Analytical Thinking:

• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop and implement long-term plans to enhance analytics capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical skills and a data-driven mindset to solve complex business problems.
• Ability to identify opportunities for leveraging data and analytics to drive business value.

 Entrepreneurial and Result-Oriented:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on achieving measurable results and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate complex organizational structures, and deliver high-impact outcomes.