Director, Data Strategy & Transformation

Mace; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace seeks a senior data strategist to translate our data strategy into a clear delivery roadmap and to lead transformation initiatives that improve data quality and provide tangible business insights.

You will manage relationships across the leadership team, including the Data Hub, and provide thought leadership on technology and market trends to maintain a competitive edge. Hybrid working options are available to fit business needs.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience leading and delivering data improvement, governance, and transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple complex projects with budgets exceeding £1 million.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, data management, and supporting technologies.
• Experience presenting complex concepts and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders, including Board-level executives.
• Strong project estimation, planning, delivery, and management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders, including C-suite and Board-level executives.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of 10+ professionals.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build, maintain, and develop strategic internal and external partnerships.
• Experience driving data quality, governance, and business improvement initiatives across an organization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides input to the Data Strategy and translates it into a clear roadmap of delivery projects.
• Organises data governance forums and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Shapes and oversees transformation projects to improve data quality and use this data for tangible insights.
• Manages stakeholders across Mace leadership and the Data Hub team.
• Provides thought leadership and best practices to the data roadmap, driving KPI achievement.
• Oversees team, supply chain and outsource partners to advise on strategy and enable delivery.
• Highlights best-in-class technology through insights into market trends and advises the business.
• Advocates new technologies and approaches to yield competitive advantage.
• Collaborates toward net zero carbon transition and manages related emissions during delivery.

Skills

Data governance

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Data strategy

Executive presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Communication

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Mace seeks a senior data strategist to translate our data strategy into a clear delivery roadmap and to lead transformation initiatives that improve data quality and provide tangible business insights.

You will manage relationships across the leadership team, including the Data Hub, and provide thought leadership on technology and market trends to maintain a competitive edge. Hybrid working options are available to fit business needs.