Data & AI Transformation Lead

IHC Merwede Holding B.V.; Kinderdijk; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Home office allowance (€2.45/day)

Flexible working

40 vacation days

Pension plan

Training budget

IHC Academy access

Gym access

Job summary

Royal IHC is seeking a Data & AI Transformation Lead to accelerate our journey toward a data-driven organisation. You will drive data adoption, shape the enterprise data platform, strengthen governance, and prepare the business for AI-enabled transformation.

In this strategic role you will translate business needs into scalable data and AI capabilities, improve data quality and ownership, influence stakeholders, and build a high-performing analytics community across functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data, analytics, digital transformation, or adoption initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Driving adoption of data and analytics throughout the business.

Skills

Data analytics

Digital transformation

Adoption initiatives

Stakeholder management

Data platform

Roadmap development

Product ownership

Data governance

Data quality

AI understanding

Communication

Change management

Power BI

Analytics environments

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Data & AI Transformation Lead At Royal IHC, we believe the true value of data lies not in the number of dashboards we create, but in how data improves decisions, drives business performance, and enables innovation. We are looking for a Data & AI Transformation Lead to accelerate our journey towards becoming a truly data-driven organisation. In this strategic role, you will drive data adoption, shape the future of our data platform, strengthen governance, and help build the foundations for AI-enabled business transformation.

Your Role

• Driving adoption of data and analytics throughout the business.
• Embedding data-informed decision-making into daily operations.
• Developing and growing IHC's data and analytics community.
• Defining the vision and roadmap for the enterprise data platform.
• Translating business needs into scalable data and AI capabilities.
• Improving data quality, ownership, governance, and standardisation.
• Preparing the organisation for future AI, automation, and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Influencing stakeholders and creating alignment across business and technology teams.

Success in this role is measured by business impact, adoption, and organisational maturity rather than by the number of reports delivered.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in data, analytics, digital transformation, or adoption initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior leaders.
• Experience with data platforms, roadmap development, or product ownership.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata, and data ownership.
• The ability to translate business challenges into practical data solutions.
• Affinity with AI and a clear understanding of how high-quality data enables AI success.
• Strong communication, influencing, and change management skills.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI and analytics environments.

Royal IHC offers you:

• A salary between €5700 and €8565 gross per month, plus 8% holiday allowance.
• Plenty of time off: 40 vacation days for a full-time position, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• A profit-sharing scheme that lets you share in Royal IHC’s success.
• Flexible working: A home office allowance of €2.45 per day + a one-time payment of €750 to set up your workspace.
• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer for the days you commute to the office.
• A solid pension plan through PME.
• Room to grow: Numerous internal career opportunities and a training budget + access to our IHC Academy to support your development.
• Health and energy: Unlimited access to our in-house gym (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).

Why Join Royal IHC?

This is not a traditional BI role. It is a unique opportunity to shape how an international engineering organisation leverages data and prepares for the future. You will influence culture, decision-making, governance, and technology strategy while helping build the foundation for the next generation of data and AI capabilities at Royal IHC. If you are passionate about data-driven transformation, business impact, and enabling AI at scale, we would love to hear from you.

Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services. We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future. In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.

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