Enterprise Data Transformation Director

La Fosse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

La Fosse is seeking a Director of Data to lead an enterprise-wide transformation of its data capability in London. The interim role will own data strategy, governance, platforms, and analytics enablement while partnering with executives to translate data investments into measurable outcomes.

The role requires building a scalable data ecosystem, modernising the data platform (Databricks focus) and establishing DataOps and governance disciplines to support advanced analytics and ML initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise data platform transformations at scale.
• Ability to own data strategy and three-year roadmap.
• Strong leadership of cross-functional data teams and executives.
• Retail/consumer sector experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise data strategy and three-year roadmap.
• Modernise and scale data platform and engineering.
• Build DataOps, governance, and quality disciplines.
• Establish enterprise ownership, lineage, and standards.
• Develop data product management and self-service analytics.
• Accelerate analytics adoption across the organisation.
• Lead a high-performing data leadership team.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to translate data investment into outcomes.

Skills

Enterprise data platforms

Databricks

Data governance

Data product management

Self-service analytics

Data leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud data environment

Job description

La Fosse is seeking a Director of Data to lead an enterprise-wide transformation of its data capability in London. The interim role will own data strategy, governance, platforms, and analytics enablement while partnering with executives to translate data investments into measurable outcomes.

The role requires building a scalable data ecosystem, modernising the data platform (Databricks focus) and establishing DataOps and governance disciplines to support advanced analytics and ML initiatives.