Global Head of Data

A global organisation is hiring a Global Head of Data to lead enterprise data strategy, data architecture, and modern data platforms across an international environment. The role focuses on building scalable, cloud-based, AI-ready data capabilities and driving alignment across multiple regions.

Client Details

Our client is a globally operating organisation with a presence across multiple regions and markets. The business is investing heavily in data strategy, cloud transformation, and advanced analytics, with a clear focus on unlocking value through AI, automation, and data-driven decision making.

Operating within a multi-region, decentralised model, the organisation requires strong leadership to create consistent, scalable data capability while supporting local flexibility.

Description

This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and delivering global data strategy, enterprise data architecture, and modern data platforms.

The role will act as the global technical authority for data, shaping data models, data governance, data engineering standards, and cloud data platform strategy.

• Define and lead enterprise data strategy and data roadmap
• Develop and implement global data architecture and data models
• Design cloud data platforms supporting high-volume and real-time data ingestion (ETL, ELT, APIs, event-driven architecture)
• Establish data governance, data standards, and best practices across regions
• Drive adoption of modern data platforms, data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics solutions
• Enable AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics use cases through strong data foundations
• Act as a senior stakeholder advisor, influencing data strategy across business units and regions
• Lead and develop a high-performing global data team
• Promote data-driven culture and data maturity across the organisation

Profile

A successful Global Head of Data should have:

• Proven experience as CDO, Head of Data, Director of Data, or Enterprise Data Architect in a global environment
• Strong track record delivering data strategy, data architecture, and data platform transformation
• Deep expertise in Microsoft cloud data platforms and MS Fabric
• Experience building data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time data pipelines
• Strong understanding of data governance, data modelling, and data engineering best practices
• Experience working in multi-region or decentralised organisations
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption

Job Offer

• Competitive remuneration package ranging from £150,000 to £200,000 (Dependent on experience)
• Opportunities to shape and lead global data initiatives.
• Permanent position based in London, flexible working, with a global scope of influence.