Head of Data

People Made Machines; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

People Made Machines is seeking a Head of Data to shape our data discipline and lead a team of Sr. Data Engineers. You will own architecture decisions, deliver data and AI solutions, and act as a trusted sparring partner for client leaders.

Around 80% of your time is spent on client engagements with the remaining 20% on leadership, strategy, and recruitment. We value kindness, collaboration, and impact-driven work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as architect or technical lead.
• Delivery of data and AI solutions in production.
• Experience across cloud environments.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business goals.
• Experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the data and AI architecture, and key technical decisions for client engagements.
• Lead and develop the team of Sr. Data Engineers.
• Set direction for data/AI work and ensure adoption and value realization.
• Drive client relationships and contribute to sales efforts.
• Help shape the data department as part of the leadership team, in collaboration with the CTO.

Skills

Data architecture

Technical leadership

Cloud platforms

AI/ML systems

Consulting mindset

Team leadership

Cross-platform integration

Client relationships

Job description

At People Made Machines (PMM), we believe the best systems start with solid foundations: good data, smart infrastructure and purposeful design. We’re a tech consultancy focused on AI and data, and we’re now looking for a Head of Data to help shape the next phase of our growth.

We are a team of senior data and AI consultants building data platforms and AI systems for our clients. In 2026, we placed 2nd in the Norwegian AI Championship, among 3234 participants.

As Head of Data, you’ll lead our data discipline and our team of Sr. Data Engineers. You’re an experienced technical leader and architect who makes the key decisions and can deliver hands-on when needed. You also follow what’s happening in the market and understand the business well enough to be a trusted sparring partner for client leaders.

Around 80% of your time is spent as a consultant on client engagements, where you’ll often own the architecture and key technical decisions. The remaining ~20% goes to leadership: team development, interviews, setting direction for our data discipline and supporting sales.

What the role involves

• Working as a consultant, owning the architecture and technical decisions, from the big picture to the details, and helping clients solve their challenges within data and AI.

• Leading and developing our team of Sr. Data Engineers.

• Helping client leaders set direction for data and AI, and making sure new solutions are adopted and create real value.

• Driving sales, and shaping and developing our client relationships.

• Building and developing our data department as part of the leadership team, and working with our CTO on how we work, advise and deliver.

What we’re looking for

Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. If this sounds exciting, we’d still love to hear from you.

• Kindness, empathy and collaboration. We’re looking for good people who care about others, not just the code.

• You have solid experience as an architect or technical lead, shaping and delivering data and AI solutions in production. You’re comfortable working across platforms, technologies and cloud environments.

• You follow developments in data and AI closely and enjoy turning them into concrete direction for clients.

• You’ve worked closely with leaders and know how to balance technical depth with business goals.

• You have experience helping organisations through the change that comes with new data and AI solutions.

• You’ve led engineers and built strong engineering environments.

• You bring a consulting mindset: structured, clear-thinking and comfortable in new domains.

• You contribute actively to sales and build lasting client relationships.

At PMM, we believe kindness matters. We’re dedicated to our work, but we prioritise a workplace where respect and empathy are as important as technical skills.

Our commitment to you

• A community that values curiosity, clarity and kindness.

• A strong sales engine so you can focus on the work you love.

• Flexibility and trust, we listen and adapt to your needs.

• Attractive compensation, full salary during parental leave (up to 10G), and wellness support.

• Real learning opportunities and support to grow how you want.

• A good balance between work and play, with enjoyable social events.