Head of Data Transformation & AI Strategy

Realtime Recruitment Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Realtime Recruitment Limited is seeking a senior data transformation leader to shape and deliver enterprise-wide programmes that modernise data capabilities and establish secure, scalable analytics foundations. You will combine strategic advisory, technical leadership, programme delivery and commercial development to translate business challenges into technology solutions.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, oversee data platforms, governance and AI-enabled capabilities, and manage client

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology consulting, solution architecture and delivery of complex, enterprise-scale data programmes.
• Strong track record leading multi-year data transformation and cloud modernisation initiatives.
• Deep technical expertise across data architecture, integration, engineering and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with modern data tech (Databricks, Snowflake) and data governance, security and analytics.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams and distributed delivery models.
• Commercial capability in client relationship management, opportunity development and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of large-scale data transformation and modernisation programmes.
• Define data strategies, architectures and operating models for data integration, quality and migration.
• Oversee modern data platforms, engineering solutions, analytics, reporting and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Ensure data environments are secure, governed, scalable and enterprise-ready.
• Advise senior leaders, translating complex concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Provide architectural direction and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Lead client engagements, proposals and business development activities.
• Manage client portfolios, budgets, resources and delivery roadmaps.
• Build strong relationships with clients, technology partners and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data strategy

Cloud architecture

Data governance

AI/ML awareness

Delivery leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in CS/IS or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Realtime Recruitment Limited is seeking a senior data transformation leader to shape and deliver enterprise-wide programmes that modernise data capabilities and establish secure, scalable analytics foundations. You will combine strategic advisory, technical leadership, programme delivery and commercial development to translate business challenges into technology solutions.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, oversee data platforms, governance and AI-enabled capabilities, and manage client