Global Digital Data 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

Requisition ID55967-Posted09/14/2026-Slough, Wexham Road, SL2 5DS, Berkshire- Posting Country:State (1) -MM4

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

As Global Data Lead, you will build the 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.

Key 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Why This Role Matters

You will provide the trusted data foundation that enables better decisions, accelerates digital transformation, and supports the success of AkzoNobel's AI and commercial growth ambitions.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.