AI & Data Automation Manager

IDT AI & Data Automation Manager

British American Tobacco (BAT) is seeking an experienced IDT AI & Data Automation Manager to join their Central Europe Data, Analytics & AI Team in Warsaw. This role is crucial in supporting BAT's evolution into a global multi-category business with the purpose of Creating a Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

About the Role

As a trusted analytics partner, you will translate complex business challenges into actionable insights and scalable data and AI solutions. This role requires a business-oriented data professional with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, thriving in fast-paced environments and passionate about leveraging modern data and AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted Analytics, Automation & AI partner for business collaborators, translating business priorities into impactful analytical solutions.
• Identify, shape, and support use cases delivering measurable business impact and promoting modern data and AI capabilities.
• Gather, structure, and validate business requirements, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical delivery.
• Design and deliver analytical solutions and insights for data-driven decision-making at operational and management levels.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts, track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure deliverables meet business objectives and compliance.
• Collaborate with data engineering and platform teams to ensure data quality, availability, and reliability.
• Support the adoption of modern analytics and AI through guidelines, enablement sessions, and advisory support.
• Manage multiple initiatives in parallel, ensuring clear prioritization, transparent communication, and strategic alignment.

What We're Looking For:

• A data professional with a business focus and solid experience in data analytics, ideally in a complex or international environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise in SQL and Power BI are essential.
• Experience with modern data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Azure cloud services), automation (Power Suite), and AI tools is a strong advantage.
• Good understanding of data warehousing, analytics, and AI concepts, with the ability to contribute to architecture discussions.
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous business problems into clear analytical questions and requirements.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex topics clearly and concisely.
• Confidence and credibility with both technical and non-technical participants, including senior leaders.
• A proactive, pragmatic attitude with a willingness to take end-to-end ownership.
• Full professional proficiency in English; German is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Diverse benefits including health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan.
• Opportunities for internal advancement and career progression.
• Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs.
• A transformative environment focused on continuous improvement and adaptation to change.

Why Join BAT?

BAT is recognized as a Global Top Employer for offering excellent employee conditions. We foster collaboration, inclusion, and partnership, enabling every individual to thrive. We embrace talent from all backgrounds and see career breaks as opportunities through our Global Returners program. Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT.

Key skills/competency:

• Data Analytics
• AI Solutions
• Automation
• Business Requirements
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Warehousing
• Microsoft Power BI
• SQL
• Azure Cloud Services
• Problem Structuring