Overview
This role as an Interim Director of Data is crucial for leading a significant data and technology transformation within a major organization. The successful candidate will oversee the data function, report directly to the CTO, and work collaboratively with various teams to define and implement a robust data strategy that aligns with business objectives. This position is hybrid, requiring three days of onsite presence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the data function and all associated teams.
- Assess current capability and address organisational gaps.
- Define and communicate a clear data transformation strategy.
- Align data initiatives with commercial and operational priorities.
- Build and execute a high-velocity delivery roadmap.
- Establish governance, accountability, and operating rhythms.
- Engage executive stakeholders across technology and business functions.
- Recommend future operating model and organisational design.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Proven track record leading enterprise-scale data transformation programmes.
- Deep expertise across data platforms, governance, analytics, and engineering.
- Experience operating within large, complex organisations.
- Background in high-volume, transaction-led environments.
- Strong organisational design and leadership capability.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.