Head of Data required to lead and evolve enterprise-wide data platforms within a global organisation in Glasgow. This is a senior role responsible for building scalable platforms, maintaining high standards of data governance and quality, leading a high-performing team, and shaping the organisation's long-term data strategy.
The Organisation
This is a large, global organisation where data underpins critical business functions. Over the past five years, the organisation has been developing its data capabilities and recently launched its first enterprise data platform. The next phase is to replicate these platforms across multiple business domains while enhancing governance, reliability, and value from the data estate.
The firm continues to invest in cloud-based platforms, analytics, and AI, with a focus on secure, scalable, and high-quality data solutions. Senior technology leaders are trusted to guide strategy as well as deliver results operationally.
The Role
You will take end-to-end ownership of the enterprise data platforms, ensuring they are robust, reliable, and scalable, while driving improvements in data quality and governance. You'll manage a team of data engineers and act as the central coordinator across data architects, governance, and reporting teams, ensuring alignment and successful delivery across the business.
In addition, you will contribute to developing and executing the firm's data strategy, supporting innovation and longer-term ambitions including AI and advanced analytics initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
. * Leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise data platforms
.* Ensuring data governance, master data management, and quality standards are Embedded across all platforms
.* Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of data engineers, while coordinating cross-functional teams of architects, governance, and reporting specialists
.* Building and maintaining scalable, reliable, and reusable data pipelines across multiple sources
.* Collaborating with senior stakeholders to translate business priorities into actionable data initiatives
.* Driving the adoption of cloud services, analytics, and AI to enhance the data estate
.* Managing vendors and third-party partners to ensure delivery, performance, and value
What They're Looking For
* Proven experience leading enterprise data platform initiatives
.* Strong technical expertise in data engineering, data management, and cloud platforms (eg, Azure, MS Fabric, Databricks)
.* Track record of delivering complex, high-value data solutions with strong governance and quality controls
.* Experienced people leader capable of managing teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
.* Skilled at shaping and delivering data strategy, with a vision for AI and advanced analytics
.* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior and executive levels
.* Understanding of business functions such as finance, HR, compliance, and operational processes
The Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week in their city centre office).
This is a senior, high-profile leadership role with the opportunity to shape the enterprise data landscape, build a high-performing team, and drive strategic innovation across the organisation.
If this sounds of interest, please apply or reach out to Murray Simpson.
Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.