Joanne Dixon

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Principal Business Ops Manager - leading Data Governance at Skyscanner

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Joanne is the Principal Business Operations Manager at Skyscanner, where she leads the companys Data Governance initiatives. Her career at Skyscanner has seen her progress through roles in software testing and agile delivery, and she holds certifications as a Certified Scrum Master and in Software Testing (ISEB).

She and a colleague recently shared Skyscanners data governance story, discussing how to protect and increase trust in data.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Challenger

Fast-Paced

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Data Governance
Leads data governance at Skyscanner and has publicly presented on the company's journey, emphasizing the importance of protecting and trusting data.
Agile Methodologies
Previously worked as an Agile Delivery Manager and holds a Certified Scrum Master certification, showcasing a strong background in agile principles and coaching.
Business Operations
[Predicted] Her principal role in business operations suggests a focus on enhancing efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring organizational effectiveness.

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Work History

2-2023
Principal Business Ops Manager - leading Data Governance at Skyscanner
10-2020 - 2-2023
Senior Business Operations Manager at Skyscanner
1-2019 - 10-2020
Senior Delivery Manager at Skyscanner
7-2015 - 1-2019
Agile Delivery Manager at Skyscanner
5-2014 - 7-2015
Senior Test Engineer at Skyscanner

Education

1983 - 1988
Education details unavailable from Dowdales Secondary School

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DO's

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  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
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DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joanne

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

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    How fast (or slow) will Joanne move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Joanne take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Joanne

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