Head of Data

Head of Data - Data Architecture, Data Strategy/Governance, Data Science/Analysis/Engineering; frameworks, data operating model (TOM), compliance, risk, automation; management information (MI) reporting, PowerBI, SQL, ADF, Azure Data Warehousing / Data Lakes. Permanent, London / Hybrid (3/2) c.£150k (Negotiable) +Bonus +Benefits

Global organisation seeks Head of Data to lead strategy around data architecture, data governance, platform enhancement and MI reporting development across all systems which support business decisions and improve operations.

Working in a senior level capacity, initially within an individual contributors role (initially) the Head of Data will undertake a number of strategic and tactical duties including:

• Developing data initiatives in line with wider business strategy
• Engage with senior business leaders and technology management to design a Target Data Operating Model
• Develop the firms AI / NLP strategy, roadmap and capability utilising emerging data science approaches where applicable
• Optimise existing technology to support / develop the ongoing data architecture roadmap in relation to business operations
• Enhance the Management Information Reporting Dashboard / DV landscape defining standards and improving output in a variety of products, albeit with a strong focus on PowerBI / Power Automate and the broader Microsoft stack
• Lead governance processes for data access and stewardship (inc regulatory compliance aspects) and build out the function collaborating with IT security teams / CISO where appropriate
• Build out and lead a multi-disciplinary team of data focussed personnel

We seek a senior level Data Manager with significant experience engaging with C-Level execs who possess a range of hands-on, tactical and strategic skills and experience including:

• Extensive experience in developing data strategy, governance, architecture and data integration
• Enhancement of data orchestration across all relevant systems (Sharepoint/MSFT Stack, CRM, Finance, HRIS, various industry specific Commercial/Business Systems - relevant to your background) in order to meet the needs of the strategic data roadmap
• Experience of identifying and selecting appropriate reporting platforms and tools and background in hands-on development of platforms/dashboards inc SQL, ADF, PowerBI etc
• Management and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams within data - Data Science, Data Analysis, Engineering/ETL, Data Visualisation
• Experience of developing and, critically, delivering AI / NLP / ML and predictive analytics capability within commercial environments.
• Experience of ensuring that all data-related activities comply with regulatory industry standards
• An ability to influence across all departments at the most senior level of a global organisation

We are open to receiving applications from across a broad range of industries including Professional Services, Legal Services, Financial Services or Consultancy inc Deloitte, PwC, KMPG, Accenture, EY, McKinsey & Company etc albeit with significant experience gained inhouse developing, implementing and delivering a data strategy over a number of years.

You may have been working as a Head of Data, Lead Data Scientist, Chief Data Officer, Data Engineering Manager or Lead (Senior) Data Analyst but we are open to discussion based on experience. You will possess exceptional communication skills and have the commercial acumen to be able to influence at the most senior level of this global organisation utilising experience working in similar inhouse / clientside environments (experience previously in consulting would be valuable in addition to this inhouse experience).

Excellent opportunity to develop data strategy combining advanced analytics with business intelligence, and lead the enhancement of enterprise-wide data solutions across a global organisation.