Chief Data & Analytics Transformation Leader

Xcede; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcede is seeking a Chief Data Officer to define and lead the organisation's data strategy, partnering with senior leadership to unlock value from data across the business.

You will build a high-performing data function, establish an enterprise data operating model, and drive modern data platforms, governance and analytics to support growth. This is an executive role requiring strong stakeholder influence and a proven track record of data-driven transformation.

Qualifications

• Senior data leader with a track record of data-led transformation.
• Experience developing enterprise data strategies and operating models.
• Strong understanding of data governance, quality, ownership and management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a clear, enterprise-wide data strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Establish a strong data culture across the organisation, improving access to information.
• Lead and develop a high-performing data function and operating model.
• Drive development of modern data platforms, architecture and engineering capabilities.
• Strengthen data governance, ownership, quality and management practices.
• Identify opportunities to use data, analytics and emerging technologies to improve business performance.
• Provide senior leadership with insights into data opportunities, risks and priorities.
• Collaborate across technology and business units to deliver large-scale data initiatives.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure investment in data delivers measurable outcomes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Data strategy

Stakeholder management

Cloud technologies

Data governance

Modern data platforms

Analytics

Data products

Team development

Job description

Xcede is seeking a Chief Data Officer to define and lead the organisation's data strategy, partnering with senior leadership to unlock value from data across the business.

You will build a high-performing data function, establish an enterprise data operating model, and drive modern data platforms, governance and analytics to support growth. This is an executive role requiring strong stakeholder influence and a proven track record of data-driven transformation.