OverviewAs the Analytics Manager in the Retail Transformation Analytics team at Sainsbury's, you will lead a high-calibre team of Analysts and develop solutions that automate decision-making across the business. Serving as the retail analytics subject matter expert, you will leverage Sainsbury's data assets to support the realisation of the Sainsbury's Next Level strategy. Through collaborative relationships with stakeholders, you will champion a data-driven approach to requirements gathering and analysis, ensuring high-quality, accurate outputs that uncover actionable insights within the data. Additionally, you will work closely with engineering teams to deploy solutions efficiently, uphold development standards, and advocate for good practises in analytics, ethics, governance, security, and assurance.As an Analytics Manager for Sainsbury's Retail Transformation Analytics team, you are a strategic and innovative leader with a passion for leveraging data insights to drive impactful solutions that support the business strategy. With a strong background in managing high-performing analytical teams and utilising core technologies such as Python, SQL, and GitHub, you excel in translating complex data into actionable insights and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Your inquisitive nature, coupled with your exceptional communication skills and ability to navigate ambiguity, enables you to champion analytics excellence, drive real change, and uphold the highest standards of data governance within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Essential CriteriaDemonstrable experience leading analytics teams, including coaching and upskilling team members through the full analytics lifecycle (scoping, research, development, deployment).Proven proficiency in core analytics technologies, specifically Python, SQL, and GitHub, with practical experience in developing and deploying analytics solutions.Ability to deliver impactful data storytelling, clearly articulating analytical insights to influence business decisions and drive measurable change.Track record of collaborating with engineering teams to deploy analytics solutions into technical systems for operational impact.Working knowledge of data governance principles, including ethics, security, and assurance, with evidence of applying these in a business context.This role will be closed early if we receive high volumes of applications.About the Team and OpportunityWe’re a business serving millions of customers a day, with the UK's largest loyalty scheme and an ever-evolving set of digital platforms. All this equals over 1.2 billion transactions a year, presenting a volume, depth, and complexity of data that few can match. We don’t think we’re exaggerating when we say we have the most exciting data set in the country. We’ve got data from billions of transactions for our teams to play with. From it, we build scalable, high-performance products using cutting-edge technology that give our customers an amazing experience. In an inclusive, agile environment, you’ll have the space to be curious, to experiment, and solve real-world challenges. And you’ll get to see the output of your work in the hands of millions of people across the UK.In the Sainsbury's Retail Transformation Analytics team, we’re embarking on a major transformation, and you’ll stretch the imagination of what the power of data and insights can bring to how we do things. You’ll unlock value and use your intense curiosity to find creative ways to land impactful solutions that directly support Sainsbury's Next Level strategy. Working closely with members of the Pay & Get, Labour, Retail Transformation & In Store teams.BenefitsWe are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. We also offer a range of benefits:Starting off with colleague discount, you’ll save 10% on your shopping online and in-store at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, with potential increases to 15% at points during the year. Our pensions scheme and life cover provide security for your future. You may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on performance.Your wellbeing matters. You’ll receive an annual holiday allowance and can buy up to an additional week. Private healthcare is included, along with other benefits to help your money go further such as season ticket loans, an interest-free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance, and access to discounts from hundreds of retailers. There is also an Employee Assistance Programme.Moments that matter are important to us; we offer up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr