Job Description
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more.
We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.nnJob Title: Data Innovation Business AnalystnnLocation: Warwick 1-2 days on sitennContract Type: 6 months – possibility for extension or get a permnnOverviewnnAs a Data Innovation Business Analyst within the Data Connect Innovation (DCI) Lab, you drive the exploration and delivery of cutting-edge data and AI solutions. You lead the end-to-end lifecycle of innovation initiatives – from idea inception and hypothesis development through to rapid prototyping, partner collaboration, and value realisation.nnOperating at the intersection of business, technology, and strategy, you enable the organisation to experiment, learn, and scale data-driven opportunities that shape future capabilities and improve customer and operational outcomes.nnIn addition, the DCI Lab acts as an internal innovation service, supporting anyone across the organisation who has a data challenge or an idea they wish to explore. The team facilitates the definition, shaping, and delivery of proof of concepts (POCs), helping determine whether a proposed solution is viable and worth scaling into production.nnKey ResponsibilitiesnnLead the end-to-end delivery of innovation initiatives, managing multiple proof-of-concepts (POCs) from ideation through to execution and value assessmentnAct as an innovation facilitator, supporting colleagues across the organisation to shape and refine data-driven ideas into structured, testable conceptsnManage incoming ideas via a structured intake process (including submission forms), working with originators to refine and expand initial problem statementsnSupport the formation of qualification groups to assess ideas, including identifying whether similar solutions already exist or are already in progressnTranslate complex business challenges into clear “as-is” and “to-be” states, forming the foundation for experimentation and POC designnCollaborate with a network of external partners (approximately six key delivery partners) to design and deliver proof of conceptsnDevelop and issue requests for information (RFI) and support partner engagement, selection, and coordinationnSupport licensing, tooling, and access requirements where needed for POC deliverynEnsure all activities align with DCI Lab governance, standards, and innovation principlesnBuild and maintain senior stakeholder relationships, influencing decision-making across both business and technical teamsnCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Science, Engineering, Product, and Design to deliver impactful solutionsnChampion emerging technologies (AI, data platforms, next-generation tools) to identify opportunities for business valuenDevelop and deliver compelling storytelling and communication materials, including presentations, showcases, and innovation narrativesnContribute to the innovation communication strategy, including shaping where and how initiatives are presented, while actively creating supporting contentnEnsure effective onboarding, governance, and operational setup for innovation initiativesnAct as a key contributor to innovation strategy, identifying opportunities to scale successful experiments beyond initial POCs nnCore Skills & ExperiencennHybrid skill set across Project Management, Business Analysis, and Technical LeadershipnUnderstanding of the end-to-end POC lifecycle, with the ability to shape, scope, and facilitate delivery rather than directly build solutionsnStrong curiosity and passion for emerging technologies, data, and AI-driven innovationnHighly proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work autonomously and take ownershipnExcellent communication and content creation skills, with experience contributing to storytelling, presentations, and engagement materialsnComfortable using tools such as Microsoft Office, Copilot, and Canva to support communication and deliverynAbility to engage in credible technical conversations with internal teams and external partnersnStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior audiencesnExperience working in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple external partnersnCommercial awareness and ability to identify, articulate, and communicate value opportunitiesnComfortable operating in ambiguity, with a strong bias for action and delivery nnApply now!nnPlease be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.nnWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention
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