Chief Data Officer Global Publishing Company

Wyatt Partners; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Chief Data Officer Global Publishing Company

Salary: £175,000 - £200,000 + up to 35% bonus + excellent benefits

A global publishing firm is looking for their first Chief Data Officer to lead the company's data-centric transformation.

The Chief Data Officer will be tasked with delivering the firm's enterprise data management strategy and creating a data-driven culture throughout the company to leverage data as a business asset. The role will report into the CEO and the global board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Change Management: Bring together various data silos within the company and create a data-driven culture.
• Consulting: Understand business requirements to align the data management strategy.
• Leadership: Grow and manage a team of best-in-class industry professionals under one vision.
• Standards & Governance: Ensure the company collects clean data and abides by relevant data privacy laws and directives.

Key Skills Required:

• Experience in a leadership role within the publishing or media space is crucial.
• 10+ years of experience in leading Data Management and/or data analytics practices within an enterprise organization.
• Background in Maths, Statistics, or Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in developing a Data Management & Data Architecture framework within an enterprise organization.
• Demonstrable experience in leading a team and hiring top talent.
• No specific technical expertise is required, but a background in Data Architecture or Engineering would be advantageous.

With print book sales outstripping digital for the first time in 8 years, the publishing industry is at an interesting point from a data perspective. This Chief Data Officer role offers the successful candidate the chance to set the data strategy for a leading firm with a global reputation.

Apply now for the Chief Data Officer position at the global publishing company.