Assistant Manager - Data Insights and Digital Transformation

Business unit specific description – Clients & Industries – GDS UKI

The Data Insights Assistant Manager serves as a strategic enabler of data-driven decision-making and digital transformation across UKI Client & Industries team. This role is responsible for delivering business-relevant insights and innovative digital solutions by leveraging advanced analytics, Microsoft 365 tools, and Copilot capabilities.

Acting as a bridge between technology and business strategy, the Data Insights Assistant Manager ensures that data is transformed into actionable intelligence, fostering operational excellence and driving measurable business outcomes.

Your key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, data-driven insights through advanced analytics and visualizations to support informed decision-making.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives by leveraging Microsoft 365, Copilot, and automation to drive operational efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders to align data and digital initiatives with strategic priorities and regional objectives.
• Communicate insights with clarity and impact through well-structured reports, dashboards, and professional stakeholder communications.
• Enable leadership decision-making through timely, accurate reporting, trend analysis, and actionable intelligence.
• Design, develop, and maintain business-critical applications using PowerApps (Canvas) to support complex, high-value operations.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with Dataverse, SharePoint, Excel Online, and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Collaborate closely with MSM, BD, BMC, FMT, and Operations teams to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions.
• Drive user enablement and adoption through training, documentation, and ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Alteryx-based ETL workflows to strengthen data-driven decision-making.
• Be accountable for data quality, governance adherence, and operational stability of solutions delivered

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrates deep expertise in leveraging advanced analytics platforms and visualization tools (such as Power BI, ThoughtSpot, or similar) to transform raw data into actionable insights.
• Skilled in designing interactive dashboards, reports, and visual narratives that enable stakeholders to quickly interpret trends, patterns, and performance metrics.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple applications concurrently.
• Presentation and facilitation skills - Ability to drive meetings, build presentations that interpret the data, creating valuable business insights and delivering the message to the stakeholders
• Work under minimal direction/supervision - Be accountable for projects assigned, take complete ownership and drive projects end to end
• Business acumen and Adaptability – Capable of quickly understanding the needs of the business and be able to align with changing customer expectations
• Quick learner - Ability to grasp or quickly understand the process, objectives / intricacies of projects and move to delivery mode in a short span.
• Process improvement – Identify opportunities to optimise the process for quicker TATs, better quality, more insights etc.
• Attention to detail - Utmost importance to numbers, formatting etc.
• Multi-tasking capability - Effective time management and prioritization
• Excellent Communication - Listening, reading, writing & speaking skills
• Experience working with Business leaders/leadership groups
• MS Office skills: Advanced level experience in Excel reporting & PowerPoint.
• Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), Alteryx - Data Integration and Data Visualization etc.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Leverage and promote AI‑based digital tools to deliver faster insights, improve decision agility, and streamline business support outcomes.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate / Post-graduate - (Business Administration, Information and Data Science) with 8 - 12 years’ work experience in professional services industry having exposure working on applications and automation.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, best practices when developing solutions and experience in solution development, specifically utilizing Microsoft Power Platform.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The role demands advanced expertise in Power BI and related Microsoft Power Platform tools, including PowerApps and Power Automate, to design, develop, and maintain robust data solutions. A strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and timeliness are essential to ensure high-quality deliverables.

What we look for

• Self-motivated towards continuous learning and upskilling.
• Solution oriented - Ability to focus on solutions in case of ambiguity /uncertainties and not stuck with the problem.
• Display a positive attitude, interest in learning new things, capability to work under pressure and thinking out of the box with strategic mindset.
• Content management – Familiar with maintenance of SharePoint, MS office (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency is a must)
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management
• Experience in team management