Data Manager

Location: Olewin,Małopolskie,Poland

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

The Data Manager, directly reporting to the Finance Director, is responsible for leading the BI team, developing and implementing data strategies, driving analytics transformation and ensuring the integrity and security of company data. This role involves enabling the business to better leverage the value of data by analysing business data, providing actionable insights and benefiting from more data-driven decision making.

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid role based in our Olkusz office in Poland. Occasional travel, typically once per quarter may be required depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage business intelligence strategies to support organisational goals, including designing, configuring, and maintaining BI tools and systems
• Analyse business data and provide actionable insights to stakeholders through reports, dashboards, and other BI metrics
• Lead and develop a team of data analysts and BI professionals, providing training and support to BI resources and end users
• Work with various departments to gather and interpret business requirements, promoting data literacy and a data-driven culture across the company
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of company data, establishing the vision for managing data as a business asset and implementing data management processes and structures
• Support business insight, intelligence, and predictive analytics reporting capabilities that create real business value
• Forecast and plan projects, secure required resources, manage major incidents to minimise business impact, and stay informed about the latest trends and advancements in BI technology
• Manage 3rd parties and build strategic collaborations with external partners, organising and leading a data and analytics centre of excellence to improve the organisation’s capacity to develop insights with advanced analytics

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced international environment, including 5+ years leading a data and analytics organisation. Experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a related field, with 1-3 years in a supervisory role
• Advanced business acumen and a passion for solving business problems with data and analytics
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and establish trust with internal stakeholders
• Adaptability to changing environments and transformation periods
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging across the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team with technical expertise in various data and business intelligence technologies, including proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL), knowledge of data warehousing and data modeling, experience with cloud-based BI solutions (AWS or Azure), and project management skills with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP)

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI, we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimising our impact on the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or in part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.