Global Data Strategy Lead for AI & Analytics

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

Job summary

AkzoNobel in the United Kingdom is seeking a passion-driven Global Data Lead to build data foundations powering 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.
• Experience working with commercial, customer, and product data.
• Ability to translate business requirements into data solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in a complex global environment.

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 management

Data governance

Analytics strategy

MDM & data quality

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Global experience

Business requirements translation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Information Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

AkzoNobel in the United Kingdom is seeking a passion-driven Global Data Lead to build data foundations powering 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.