Job Purpose:
This role is part of the D&T department of HEINEKEN International. D&T is proud to bring cutting- edge innovation, strong technology, and advanced analytics to HEINEKEN. With speed and agility, we ensure HEINEKEN has the technological competitive advantages it needs to deliver on its ambition.
The role in as part of the APAC Data & Analytics Hub is critical in Heineken to operationalise our strategy of standardised and scalable analytics products across the region and enterprise. The role holder will lead the development and deployment of innovative analytics products that create and/or increase business value. An APM leads communication of analytics outputs with functional stakeholders acting as bridge between functional and analytics teams. The APM shares insights and collaborates with functional stakeholders to identify and scope new use case opportunities.
Key responsibilities:
Analytics Product Development
Create transparent communication to manage stakeholder engagement, validating product concepts and optimizing product development.
Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and UX designers to drive product development in a lean/agile environment.
Own and manage the end- to- end product lifecycle from concept to launch, including market needs, product vision, and strategy.
Develop detailed product requirements and specifications for innovative analytics products (alongside the product owner).
Evaluate competitive offerings to ensure that our analytics product maintains its leadership in the marketplace.
Analytics Product Deployment
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that product solutions are aligned with business needs
Work closely with customer- facing teams to develop and implement training and support materials
Coordinate with cross- functional teams to ensure smooth product deployment (inc. change management)
Measure product performance and optimize based on gathered data and user feedback
Number of direct reports: Potential for Chapter leadership – management and/or support of data scientists within domain of expertise
Reports to: Analytics HUB Lead
Key contacts (roles):
Product Suite Owner within domain of expertise
Global Analytics APM leadership
Regional Data & Analytics leadership
Qualifications/ Experience / skills required per job levels:
Qualifications (by Level):
2+ years of management experience
8+ years in a product/tech/consulting or analytics role
MSc/PhD in a quantitative related field; equivalent work experience accepted.
Must have (all levels):
Proven ability to develop product strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to non- technical audiences (executive management)
Highly proficient in MS Office
Experience working in an agile environment (e.g. user stories, iterative development, etc.). Experience working with JIRA
Strong communication, project and stakeholder management & structured problem solving
Able to translate analysis and conclusions into actionable recommendations that delivery business value
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritise projects and deliverables (multiple projects across the team)
Proven experience in managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
Nice to have:
Experience in FMCG/Beverage Industry
Experience with SQL
Experience with Azure development environment
Experience in data analysis, machine learning or related field
Experience working with a large development team (CI/CD)
Language(s): Excellent written and verbal English
Leadership competencies (if applicable):
Management / leadership of related domain experts
Experience setting team vision and strategy
