Data Lead

Xylem; Dordrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem BeNeLux is looking for a Data Lead who effectively leverages data for the business. You will be the subject‑matter expert in data, Power BI, ERP, and AI, translating complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for management and teams.

The objective is to ensure data becomes a true steering tool for decision‑making, not just reporting. You will work closely with CI, digitalization and management to strengthen data‑driven decision‑making across Xylem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level education.
• Strong experience with Power BI, Excel, ERP systems, data models, and CRM.
• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and applied AI / advanced analytics.
• Strong analytical skills; able to clearly explain complex data.
• Independent, structured and proactive.
• Dutch language at native level (written & spoken).
• English proficiency is an asset in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Unlock and analyze data from ERP, Asset Management, financial and commercial systems.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Translate data into business impact, performance insights, risks, and improvement actions.
• Conduct market intelligence and performance analyses.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management.
• Initiate and support AI applications with CI and IT.
• Contribute to data quality, structure, and governance improvements.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Data models

CRM

Data analysis

Business intelligence

AI / advanced analytics

Dutch (native)

English (proficient)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Hybrid

Dordrecht

Full time

R47844

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Data Lead

De schakel tussen data, business en strategie

Over de functie

Xylem BeNeLux is op zoek naar een Data Lead die data effectief inzet voor de business.

In deze rol ben jij dé inhoudelijk expert op het gebied van data, Power BI, ERP en AI en vertaal je complexe datasets naar heldere, actiegerichte inzichten voor management en teams.

Het doel van deze functie is om data te laten fungeren als een sturingsinstrument voor besluitvorming , in plaats van enkel rapportage.

Je werkt nauw samen met CI, digitalisering en het management en speelt een sleutelrol in het verder professionaliseren van datagedreven werken binnen Xylem.

Wat ga je doen?

• Ontsluiten en analyseren van data uit ERP‑, Asset Management‑, financiële en commerciële systemen
• Ontwikkelen en beheren van Power BI dashboards en rapportages
• Vertalen van data naar business impact, prestatie‑inzichten, risico’s en verbeteracties
• Uitvoeren van market intelligence‑ en performanceanalyses
• Fungeren als trusted advisor en sparringpartner voor het management
• Initiëren en ondersteunen van AI‑toepassingen in samenwerking met CI en IT
• Bijdragen aan verbetering van datakwaliteit, datastructuur en governance

Wat breng jij mee?

• HBO+/WO werk‑ en denkniveau
• Ruime ervaring met Power BI, Excel, ERP‑systemen, datamodellen en CRM
• Ervaring met data‑analyse, business intelligence en toegepaste AI / advanced analytics
• Sterk analytisch vermogen en het vermogen om complexe data helder uit te leggen
• Zelfstandig, gestructureerd en proactief
• Uitstekende beheersing van het Nederlands op (bijna) moedertaalniveau, zowel mondeling als schriftelijk
• Goede beheersing van het Engels is een pré in een internationale omgeving

Wat bieden wij?

• Een strategische expertrol met zichtbare impact
• Veel ruimte om data, BI en AI verder te ontwikkelen
• Nauwe samenwerking met management en CI
• Marktconforme arbeidsvoorwaarden
• Werken bij een internationale organisatie met maatschappelijke relevantie

Data Lead

The link between data, business, and strategy

About the Role

Xylem BeNeLux is looking for a Data Lead who effectively leverages data for the business.

In this role, you are the subject‑matter expert in data, Power BI, ERP, and AI, translating complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for management and teams.

The objective of this role is to ensure data becomes a true decision‑making and steering tool , rather than just reporting.

You work closely with CI, digitalization, and management, playing a key role in strengthening data‑driven decision‑making across Xylem.

What Will You Do?

• Unlock and analyze data from ERP, Asset Management, financial, and commercial systems
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Translate data into business impact, performance insights, risks, and improvement actions
• Conduct market intelligence and performance analyses
• Act as a trusted advisor to management
• Initiate and support AI applications in collaboration with CI and IT
• Contribute to data quality, structure, and governance improvements

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level education
• Strong experience with Power BI, Excel, ERP systems, data models, and CRM systems
• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and applied AI / advanced analytics
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly explain complex data
• Independent, structured, and proactive
• Fluent to native‑level proficiency in Dutch, both written and spoken, is required
• Proficiency in English is an asset in an international environment

What We Offer

• A strategic expert role with visible organizational impact
• Significant scope to further develop data, BI, and AI capabilities
• Close collaboration with management and CI
• Competitive employment conditions
• A role within an international organization with strong societal impact

Want to know what kind of Impact you can make?

Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe

can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for

communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues.

Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem

Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges.