Global Data Strategy & AI Readiness Lead

Akzonobel; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Slough, UK, is seeking a Global Data Lead to build data foundations that power decision-making, digital transformation and AI across Decorative Paints. You will create a single source of truth for commercial, customer and product data while driving governance, quality and data-driven ways of working worldwide.

You will play a critical role in enabling advanced analytics and ensuring AkzoNobel is ready to scale AI successfully.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Information Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience in data management, governance, analytics, or data strategy.
• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM), data quality, and data architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global data strategy.
• Establish governance, standards, and data quality frameworks.
• Lead master data initiatives across product, customer, and commercial domains.
• Drive harmonization and integration of global data sources.
• Own programs related to product information management and customer data excellence.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, IT, and Digital teams.
• Support advanced analytics and AI use cases through robust data foundations.
• Improve data literacy and adoption across the organization.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Global experience

AI data strategies

MDM

Data architecture

Data quality

Education

Data-related degree

Job description

AkzoNobel in Slough, UK, is seeking a Global Data Lead to build data foundations that power decision-making, digital transformation and AI across Decorative Paints. You will create a single source of truth for commercial, customer and product data while driving governance, quality and data-driven ways of working worldwide.

You will play a critical role in enabling advanced analytics and ensuring AkzoNobel is ready to scale AI successfully.