IDT AI & Data Automation Junior Manager

British American Tobacco is seeking an experienced professional to join their Central Europe Data, Analytics & AI Team. The role involves acting as a trusted analytics partner to the business, translating complex challenges into actionable insights and scalable data and AI solutions. The position requires a business-oriented data professional with strong analytical skills and excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

• 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 technology - SQL and Power BI are essential; experience with modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 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 confidently to architecture discussions
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous business problems and translate them into clear analytical questions and requirements
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in a clear, concise and business-relevant way
• Confidence and credibility when working with both technical and non-technical participants, including senior business leaders
• A proactive, pragmatic attitude with a willingness to take end-to-end ownership — from problem definition to insight delivery
• Full professional proficiency in English; German is an advantage

• Acting as a trusted Analytics, Automation & AI partner for business collaborators, translating business priorities and challenges into clear, impactful analytical solutions
• Identifying, shaping and supporting use cases that deliver measurable business impact, while promoting awareness of modern data and AI capabilities across the organization
• Gathering, structuring and validating business requirements, ensuring strong alignment between business needs and technical delivery
• Designing and delivering analytical solutions and insights that enable data-driven decision-making at both operational and management levels
• Coordinating cross-functional efforts, tracking progress, managing dependencies and ensuring deliverables meet business objectives and compliance standards
• Working closely with data engineering and platform teams to ensure data quality, availability and reliability across analytics solutions
• Supporting the adoption of modern analytics and AI through guidelines, enablement sessions and advisory support, fostering a culture of innovation
• Managing multiple initiatives in parallel, ensuring clear prioritization, transparent communication and alignment with broader strategic objectives