Head of Data - FTC
Orbition Group are delighted to be working with one of the largest and most influential automotive companies in the world, who own a diverse portfolio of brands.
Working with the financial and mobility services of this organisation, the below opportunity offers you to work at the intersection of finance, data and mobility.
The Head of Data (their first data hire) will have the responsibility of defining and driving the enterprise data strategy, which includes business-focused Master Data Management, Data Governance and TOM development, when it comes to supporting key business objectives and fostering a strong data-driven culture across the organisation.
What will your day to day look like?
* Define and execute the enterprise data strategy; establishing the business value link to data and helping business units with expertise and methods to identify, document and measure value from data.
* Design and embed a Target Operating Model (TOM) for the data function; to create and optimise organisational structures, processes, and tools for effective data management and analytics across the business.
* Develop and lead a business-focused Master Data Management (MDM) programme; to ensure consistent, high-quality master data (e.g. for customers, products) that supports critical business processes and informed decision-making.
* Collaborate with senior executives and business leaders; to identify and prioritise data needs, advise on data solutions, and influence alignment of data projects with business priorities and the overall corporate strategy.
* Report on data strategy progress, data quality, and governance matters to the Board of Management (BoM) and Data Strategy Steering Committee (SteerCo); to inform and advise stakeholders, securing support and guiding strategic decisions regarding data investments.
What you will bring to the role?
* Extensive experience in a data leadership role with a proven track record of delivering enterprise data strategies and governance frameworks.
* Hands on experience leading business-focused MDM initiatives
* Ability to advise and influence senior leadership and governance boards on data strategy, compliance and investment decisions.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex data concepts, strategies, and the rationale for decisions to non-technical audiences
This will be an FTC that will span over the course over 2 years, however may have the opportunity to be extended.
Location - Milton Keynes, need to be able to get to the office when/if needed.
If you have a proven track record of where you've built a Data Strategy, TOM and the foundations to go with it - I'd love to hear from you!
Apply today or reach out to nk@orbitiongroup.com for more info!