Group Director, Business Intelligence & Reporting (EMEA) - Nike
About the Role:
The Group Director, Business Intelligence & Reporting is a critical leadership role within the Nike Initiative team. This role is responsible for the development and execution of the EMEA data strategy, ensuring alignment with both Nike's global/EMEA objectives and IPG's global requirements. The Group Director will lead a team of data professionals, overseeing the data infrastructure, reporting, and BI solutions that empower Nike's Marketplace (performance), CapEx (measurement/analysis), and C-FOP & Strategy (brands) teams. This role requires a strong understanding of data management, analytics, and visualization, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Strategy & Vision:
- Develop and execute the EMEA data management strategy, aligning with Nike global/EMEA goals and IPG MB global/EMEA requirements.
- Anticipate future data needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them.
Infrastructure Management:
- Oversee the design, maintenance, and quality of the EMEA data infrastructure (data warehouses, data lakes, data pipelines).
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and compliance of the data infrastructure.
- Facilitate the management through clear documentation and timing plans.
Data Enablement:
- Collaborate with Nike Initiative teams (Marketplace, CapEx, C-FOP & Strategy) to ensure they have access to the right data for their needs.
- Build ad-hoc solutions to facilitate data interrogation and visualization.
- Promote data literacy and self-service analytics across the organization.
Reporting & BI:
- Identify common and ongoing reporting queries and develop automated dashboarding solutions.
- Maintain and evolve existing dashboards, deprecating outdated solutions.
- Investigate and deploy modern visualization solutions to enhance Nike's data insights capabilities.
Client Interaction:
- Serve as a key point of contact for Nike EMEA and Global teams regarding data and reporting.
- Proactively communicate any changes in direction that could impact deliverables.
Scoping and Documentation:
- Translate client requirements (external/internal) into clear project scopes.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of data infrastructure, reporting solutions, and metric definitions.
Team Leadership:
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing, delocalized team of data professionals across multiple crafts.
- Provide clear direction and connect the team through collaborative projects.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in data management, business intelligence, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lake, and data pipeline concepts.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and client management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of media and advertising data sources.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys delivering solutions and overcoming challenges.
• A team player who finds satisfaction in building solutions that empower others.
Employee Transparency
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to Ninette at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:
- Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
- Free breakfast and free lunch
- Early finish Fridays
- Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
- Retail discounts
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
- Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Paid time off for Volunteering
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
- Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
- Generous Parental Leave & Pay
- Independent mortgage advice
- Financial education
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
