Lead Visualisation Manager (Regions)

Create impactful data visualisations to drive positive change and simplify complex data. Deliver a data and digital assurance reporting service, providing customer-focused reports to regional functions. Engage with customers from front-line staff to senior leaders, supporting enhanced data analysis and decision-making, and ensuring efficient and consistent data control across the organisation. Be prepared to work occasional night shifts to understand front-line operations and deliver meaningful visualisations.About the role (External) Your Main Responsibilities will be to: 1. Manage the delivery and support of the Regional Data and Digital service and its outputs, collaborating with the local lead product owner and data owners to improve analysis and decision support for customers across the Region. 2. Own the Regions Data and Digital reporting catalogue, utilising national products (provided by the Group BI Service) where appropriate driving the use of standardised enterprise data, visualisations and metrics so that reliable self-service data platform is consistent and efficient across the Region. 3. Develop, test and own the regional assurance methodology for data and digital outputs from within the region and from national teams (including GBIS), so customers can verify outputs to benefit a wider range of customers across Network Rail, 4. Provide specialist advice and guidance on Decision Support Tools and Business Intelligence to Network Rail teams, increasing overall capability and effectiveness of data and digital use across the Region. 5. Manage the impact of delivering visualisation activity on current resources and work closely with the Business Improvement Managers, so that Visualisation Authors meet delivery requirements and customer expectations. 6. Produce and maintain best practice guides, updating data and visualisation standards, so that outputs and the use of reporting tools are consistent across the Region and reported to wider Network Rail. 7. Identify and implement new visualisation techniques and capabilities for customers, including more advanced analytics and modelling, to drive deeper insights from across the business. 8. Identify and escalate business and safety risks, through visualisations, so that business area customers can mitigate and manage risks effectively. 9. Produce data quality guidance, engaging with the GBIS Lead Visualisation Author for national products, plus Data Owners and Quality Managers on local products, to continuously improve data compliance and accuracy across the Region., Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.

· Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience · Extensive demonstrable experience, in multiple Microsoft Power Platform Toolsets such as MS Power BI and Power Applications · Successful proven experience using waterfall and agile methodologies · Demonstrable knowledge of business analysis and identifying, developing and delivering technical solutions from problem statements · Proven ability to interface with technical and business communities at strategic and detail level · Demonstrable strong communication skills; verbal, written and presentation · Demonstrable strong analytical and numerical skills · Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling / architecture What could set you apart

• Recognised professional qualification in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS Business Analysis Consultant or Expert) or programme / project management qualification (e.g. Prince2 or Agile
• Knowledge of the UK Rail Industry
• Experience of working within a large, devolved matrix organisation
  
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Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more! The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing. About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. · A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. · GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network. · Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site. · A range of Pension schemes to choose from · Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, and enhanced family friendly support. · 5 days paid volunteering leave. · 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.