Head of Data

1 week geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Signify Technology Voltijd

Job title: Head of Data

Job type: Perm

Salary:

Role Location: Amsterdam

The Company
We're seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Data to shape our data vision, architecture, and culture. You'll own the end-to-end data lifecycle — from governance and infrastructure to advanced analytics and machine learning — ensuring our data drives measurable business impact.

This is a leadership role where you'll collaborate across departments, manage a growing data team, and influence senior stakeholders on data-driven decision-making.

Role And Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the company-wide data strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Team Management: Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary data team (engineering, analytics, science, and governance).
  • Data Architecture: Oversee design and optimization of data platforms, pipelines, and infrastructure for scalability and reliability.
  • Governance & Compliance: Implement robust data quality, privacy, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO, etc.).
  • Analytics & Insights: Drive advanced analytics, BI, and predictive modeling to generate actionable insights.
  • Collaboration: Partner with Product, Tech, Marketing, and Finance to embed data-driven thinking across the organization.
  • Innovation: Champion modern data technologies, automation, and AI/ML opportunities to accelerate growth.

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience leading data teams and strategies in fast-paced, data-centric environments.
  • Strong technical background in data engineering, analytics, and modern data stack tools (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Databricks).
  • Expertise in SQL and proficiency in Python or R.
  • Excellent understanding of data governance, MDM, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.

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