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Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Interim Chief Data Officer (CDO) to partner with a global brand during a critical phase of its data, digital, and AI transformation. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this role will provide executive-level leadership to define, evolve, and execute an enterprise-wide data and AI strategy that accelerates business value, innovation, and operational excellence.
This is a highly visible role requiring strategic vision, hands‑on leadership, and the ability to make immediate impact within a complex, matrixed organisation. The successful candidate will assess current data maturity, establish a scalable and future‑ready data operating model, and embed AI‑driven insights across the organisation.
Role and Responsibilities
* Own and drive the enterprise Data and AI strategy, ensuring alignment with broader digital, technology, and business objectives.
* Identify and prioritise opportunities where AI, advanced analytics, and automation can deliver measurable commercial and operational value.
* Shape the organisation’s long‑term vision for data as a strategic asset.
Enterprise Data Capability & Operating Model
* Assess current data, analytics, and AI capabilities across the organisation, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
* Define and support the development of a target data operating model, including governance, platforms, tooling, and ways of working.
* Establish a structured framework for data management, quality, governance, and ethics, ensuring scalability and regulatory compliance.
* Oversee data audits and maturity assessments, translating findings into clear, actionable roadmaps.
* Ensure the delivery of high‑quality insights and analytics to support executive and operational decision‑making.
* Support the Data / Digital function in both day‑to‑day operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring momentum and delivery throughout the interim period.
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, collaborating closely with technology, digital, product, and business teams.
* Influence and align internal and external stakeholders around shared data and AI priorities.
* Clearly communicate complex data and AI concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Culture, Standards & Best Practice
* Champion a culture of data excellence, innovation, and AI literacy across the organisation.
* Promote best practices in data governance, responsible AI, and analytics standards.
* Support capability uplift across teams through guidance, coaching, and thought leadership.
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience operating at Chief Data Officer, Head of Data, or equivalent executive‑level role within large, complex organisations.
* Strong background in data strategy, AI, advanced analytics, and digital transformation at enterprise scale.
* Demonstrated ability to assess data maturity and rapidly design and implement pragmatic, value‑driven solutions.
* Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at C‑suite level.
* Highly analytical, curious, and thoughtful approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making.
* Experience working within matrix organisations, managing multiple priorities and senior stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and AI insights into clear business outcomes.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Media & IT Services & IT Consulting
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