Global Data Strategy Director - AI & Analytics Leader

Jdeprofessional; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive base salary and benefits

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking an Enterprise Data Director to shape and execute a global data strategy, governing data as a strategic asset across the company. You will lead a high-performing team, drive governance, quality, and architecture, and enable AI-readiness and advanced analytics globally.

The role sits within Global IT (GIS), reports to the Global IT Director (CIO), and partners across functions to foster a data-driven culture and tangible business value.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise data management within global organizations.
• Proven experience building data governance, quality, and architecture at scale.
• Strong understanding of business operations and cross-functional value drivers.
• Track record of leading large-scale transformation and fostering a data-driven culture.
• Exceptional communication skills - able to translate complex data concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Preferred: Experience in CPG, retail, or similar complex environments.
• Familiarity with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, GCP) and data cataloging tools.
• Experience applying AI, ML, GenAI, and emerging Agentic AI use cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the data strategy aligned with business goals and digital transformation.
• Define the target data operating model with roles, responsibilities, and data capabilities.
• Build, lead, and mentor a global team of data professionals.
• Evolve data capabilities to ensure readiness for AI and next-generation analytics.
• Define and implement data governance policies across ownership, stewardship, quality, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and GDPR compliance.
• Oversee scalable data platforms and external system integration.
• Promote data literacy and self-service analytics across functions.
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics, AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI.

Skills

Data strategy

Data governance

Data architecture

AI readiness

Leadership

Communication

Data literacy

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Data Science/IS

Tools

Snowflake

Azure

GCP

Data cataloging tools

Job description

JDE Peet’s is seeking an Enterprise Data Director to shape and execute a global data strategy, governing data as a strategic asset across the company. You will lead a high-performing team, drive governance, quality, and architecture, and enable AI-readiness and advanced analytics globally.

The role sits within Global IT (GIS), reports to the Global IT Director (CIO), and partners across functions to foster a data-driven culture and tangible business value.