Data Insights Manager

About the position We have an opening for a Data Insights Manager, who will be responsible for maximizing the value delivered to customers / stakeholders by identifying, scoping and prioritizing the creation of activities to provide Insight from Data. Communicate continuously with stakeholders to ensure that overall scope and priorities are aligned to (evolving) business goals. Create and maintain a schedule and backlog of work to be done and provide the team with high quality work. Lead and develop a team of Business Analysts, Data Scientists and AI Experts, working alongside Leadership and peers within the global Data Operations team. Role model the Purpose and Behaviors of Rolls Royce and demonstrate the Leadership expectations. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Data Organization in the Defence Digital and IT Team, The Defence Business Programs and other Rolls-Royce stakeholders; manage the output and continuous improvement activities of the Data Insights team using data-driven approaches to enable Defence to deliver value through the application of Data Science, AI and Analytics technologies
• Maximize delivery of value to all stakeholders and customers through effective management of the backlog of work and improvements.
• Work with the team to provide and manage high quality work including both functional and non-functional acceptance criteria, providing supportive context as necessary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders / customers regularly to define and prioritize the backlog of work and identify opportunities to deliver value through data-driven solutions.
• Work with experts and leaders from across the business and develop a deep understanding of business problems so that you can translate their requirements and needs for the team.
• Collaborate across the Group Digital Factory and Defence Data Operations Team to build awareness of activities, share best practices and increase opportunities for re-use.
• Ensure that PoC solutions under development are ultimately provided with sufficient support and information to enable a service ready solution to be operated.
• Agree the timescales with the appropriate teams and ensure that these meet expectations.
• Work with the established budget for the team, (to include resource, travel, training, etc…) identifying concerns to the SVP Data Operations and US based Manager.

Requirements

• Associates Degree and 7+ years of experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree in STEM with 3+ years of experience, OR PhD in degree in STEM
• 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• To be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in leading a technical team
• Experience with delivery of digital solutions
• Proof of concept development including software coding/Python experience preferred
• Application of agile development methods to deliver digital work products
• Experience with innovative approaches utilizing AI and Data Science

Benefits

• We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
• Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan.
• The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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