Head Digital, Data and Analytics

The Head of Digital, Data & Analytics (DDA) enables and accelerates digital transformation and data-driven value creation across the OMAR portfolio. The role sets direction, standards, and governance for DDA (aligned to Old Mutual Limited standards), builds and transitions country capabilities based on maturity and transition plans, and provides shared services where countries do not yet have sufficient capability.

• Define and maintain a DDA strategic direction and roadmap for OMAR aligned to Group priorities, focusing on measurable business outcomes.
• Translate portfolio priorities into an implementable operating model, clarifying what is held centrally versus delivered in countries.
• Provide oversight of DDA standards and ensure adherence to OML standards, controls, and policies.
• Establish and maintain fit-for-purpose governance forums, artefacts, and reporting for OMAR DDA matters.
• Drive establishment of DDA capabilities in countries guided by capability assessments and transition plans.
• Enable transfer of work to countries over time, ensuring clear handover conditions and sustained performance.
• Provide data platform and analytics services for countries that require shared capability.
• Enable consistent, scalable data foundations and analytics capabilities across varied country maturity levels.
• Drive AI transformation via a community of practice, promoting responsible and value-led adoption.
• Manage digital demand across countries, balancing competing priorities and dependencies with OML tightly-held digital assets.
• Enable D365 financial analytics and other performance insights capabilities to support improved decision-making.
• Build relationships with OML and countries to improve capability maturity and execution outcomes.
• Lead and develop a small team of digital, data, and analytics experts, ensuring delivery focus and effective ways of working.
• Stay on top of global DDA developments and emerging technologies, translating relevant insights into strategic focus areas for OMAR.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, Actuarial Science, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience across digital transformation, data & analytics, technology enablement, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience setting and executing enterprise-level DDA strategy and roadmaps tied to business outcomes.
• Experience operating in federated or multi-business operating models.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and influence across senior leadership, central functions, and country teams.