Data & BI Lead

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

We are VML Enterprise Solutions - a group of talented engineers, tech experts, and creators who combine our passions and contribute to the IT world. You may know us better as Wunderman Thompson Technology – in 2024 we changed our name, but at the same time, we remained a great team of people who deliver our best. We design, build, manage and run complex technology platforms and help our clients to benefit from our work and creativity.   

The opportunity:

The Data & BI Teams core purpose is to empower data-driven decision making across the business.  Today they are made up of 6 people based in Poznan in Poland and split between 3 key areas of BI analysis, BI development and data engineering.   

In essence the BI analysts talk to stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into potential BI solutions, the BI developers create the visualisations from the data sets within the data warehouse, and the data engineers manage the data warehouse and extend it to meet the ongoing needs of the business. 

This role is for the Data & BI Lead which is a key leadership role focused on empowering our Data & BI Team to deliver BI solutions for internal consumption.  In the role you’ll be a driving force in shaping our BI Strategy, managing the team day-to-day, and mentoring our team to achieve ambitious goals. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people management skills, with a focus on leveraging advanced technologies like AI to enhance reporting and insights. 

What you'll get to do:

Lead Your Team: 

• Guide and mentor your team of BI developers, analysts and data engineers, providing regular feedback and support to help them grow. 
• Run team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and training opportunities to foster collaboration and skill development. 
• Work with each team member on their individual development plans and career progression. 

Manage the Day-to-Day: 

• Prioritise incoming requests for reports, analyses, and data insights, balancing business-as-usual tasks with project deliverables. 
• Assign tasks to team members based on their skills and current workload, ensuring everyone is operating efficiently. 
• Monitor progress on key projects and initiatives, identifying and resolving any roadblocks. 
• Collaborate with business analysts to translate client needs into technical specifications for your team. 
• Work with data engineers to ensure the data your team needs is accurate, consistent, and readily available. 
• Keep a close eye on project timelines and make adjustments as needed. 
• Continuously look for ways to improve our BI processes and implement best practices. 
• Analyse the performance of our BI solutions and identify areas for optimization. 
• Troubleshoot any data-related issues that arise. 

Thinki Strategically: 

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