AkzoNobel Project: Global Analytics Framework

My Role at AkzoNobel

As the Product Owner Global Analytics at AkzoNobel, I play a pivotal role in shaping the company's data-driven decision-making processes. My primary responsibility is to develop, implement, and maintain a unified measurement framework that spans our vast network of over 700 domains and 74 brands. This work directly supports AkzoNobel's strategic goal of digital transformation and customer-centric growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Roadmap Development

25% time allocation

  • Design and execute a scalable, impactful, and manageable measurement framework
  • Set measurable targets: Increase data accuracy by 25% and reduce implementation time by 40% within the first year

Stakeholder Alignment and Cross-Functional Collaboration

30% time allocation

  • Collaborate with B2B and B2C business units, IT, Legal, and Marketing teams
  • Attend quarterly workshops to identify KPIs, upcoming features, and reporting challenges

Data Governance and Compliance

10% time allocation

  • Ensure all data collection adheres to AkzoNobel's privacy guidelines and global regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
  • Implement data quality checks to maintain 99.9% data accuracy

First Party Pixel Management

15% time allocation

  • Oversee server-side data collection setup
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to optimize performance and expand capabilities

Developer Support and Agile Implementation

20% time allocation

  • Create Agile-compliant Epics, stories, and issues
  • Establish test environments for new functionalities
  • Provide technical guidance on privacy setups and tool implementations
First Party Pixel Framework

Technology Expertise

My role requires proficiency in a wide range of tools and technologies, including:

Google Analytics

BigQuery

SQL

Python

Looker Studio

Continuous Improvement

  • Improve my knowledge on Data Science and coding
  • Conduct monthly team knowledge-sharing sessions on and cross-customer
  • Implement meeting sessions with tool or Subject Matter Experts on new improvements on data collection and structuring

Measurable Outcomes

Achieve 80% standardization across all domains within 18 months

Reduce data collection discrepancies by 50% in the first year

Incorporate e-commerce tracking for all domains that have that functionality in 6 months

Conclusion

By fulfilling these responsibilities, I contribute significantly to AkzoNobel's ability to leverage data for competitive advantage, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth through informed decision-making. The Global Analytics Framework project exemplifies my capacity to lead large-scale, transformative initiatives that align technology with business objectives.