Data Lead - data architecture, governance & reporting

Datatech Analytics; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Datatech Analytics seeks a Global Data Lead to define and deliver the data strategy, building a central data office that treats data as a strategic asset for the business.

Reporting to the VP – Data & AI, you will own target data architecture, governance and reporting direction while guiding suppliers and partnering with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience establishing and owning data governance frameworks.
• Proven track record in ownership of operational reporting and tooling including customer-facing reporting.
• Ability to position governed data as a strategic asset and prioritise high-value use cases.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own data governance, quality and compliance across the organisation.
• Lead reporting strategy and tooling, including customer-facing solutions.
• Set the long-term data architecture vision and governance framework.
• Build and lead a global data function and manage key suppliers.

Skills

Data governance

Data architecture

Reporting tooling

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data evangelist

Education

Degree in data/tech/analytical discipline

Tools

Power BI

Sisense

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Remote UK (hybrid possible from Cardiff or London)

Negotiable dependent on experience to £120,000

Direct Reports: Yes 3 (team to be scaled – architecture, governance & reporting)

Job Reference – J13175

Our client is seeking a Global Data Lead to support the definition and delivery of the company’s data strategy and to build the central data office that positions data as a strategic asset for the business. This is a senior, cross-functional leadership role that pairs strategic vision with hands-on ownership of data architecture, governance and reporting direction.

Reporting to the VP – Data & AI, you will set the long-term vision for how they collect, manage, govern and derive value from data held in their product. You will own the target data architecture, establish enterprise-wide data governance, and shape their approach to reporting – while managing key suppliers and partnering with stakeholders at every level of the business.

You will build and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary data function, embedding a culture of data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across a global organisation. Your work will directly support their mission to help their clients and contractors get to work faster, stay compliant, and come home safely every day.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Data Governance, Quality & Compliance
• Reporting

Requirements:

• Cloud knowledge (AWS and/or Azure) and Microsoft Fabric
• Strong track record establishing and owning data governance frameworks
• Experience owning operational / business reporting and tooling (e.g., Power BI, Sisense), including customer-facing reporting solutions
• Commercial acumen to position governed data as a strategic asset and prioritise high-value use cases
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional communication skills, and a relevant degree in a data, technology or analytical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Above all be a Data Evangelist!