Functional Lead Data & Analytics

Job Title: Functional Lead – Data & Analytics

Location: Belgium
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 10+ years in Data & Analytics

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Functional Lead to drive the functional design and implementation of Data & Analytics modernization programs. The role sits at the intersection of business and technology, leading functional analysis activities and ensuring that modern data platforms deliver clear business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Functional Lead for Data & Analytics modernization initiatives

• Lead functional analysis and solution design across data platforms, reporting, and analytics layers

• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, specifications, and target-state designs

• Drive the functional design and implementation of data modernization projects for multiple clients

• Coordinate and guide business analysts and functional analysts

• Act as the main functional counterpart for architects, data engineers, and delivery teams

• Ensure alignment between business objectives, functional design, and technical implementation

• Support data product prioritization, backlog definition, and roadmap planning

• Validate functional solutions during build and testing phases

• Support change, adoption, and business readiness activities

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Data & Analytics

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business / Functional Analyst

• Proven experience leading design and implementation of Data & Analytics modernization projects at two or more client organizations

• Strong understanding of data platforms, data warehousing, BI, and analytics ecosystems

• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills

• Ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Language Requirements (Mandatory)

• Dutch (NL) or French (FR): Fluent

• Second national language (FR or NL): Good working knowledge

• English (EN): Professional working proficiency

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated environments (banking, insurance, public sector)

• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models

• Experience with data governance, data quality, or data product operating models

Why Join

• Lead high-impact Data & Analytics modernization programs

• Play a key role in bridging business strategy and data technology

• Work in a multilingual Belgian environment with strong visibility and ownership