Head of AI and Data

Head of AI and Data is required by a global IT organisation to shape their AI and data strategy, lead data solutioning, evolve the existing data estate into an advanced, AI-powered ecosystem, and deliver data excellence across the organization.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the transformation of financial reconciliation and reporting processes through innovative data strategies.
• Fixing, enhancing, and optimizing the current Databricks implementation to deliver peak performance.
• Establishing a unified view of all data sources across the organization for greater transparency and control.
• Developing AI strategy and growing AI solutioning team
• Driving Power BI based reporting automation.
• Building Knowledge Graph solutions based on Neo4j.
• Leading and scaling a diverse team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts across Europe and globally.
• Driving operational excellence and technical capability across digital platforms, cloud environments, and automation initiatives.
• Managing full project life cycles.

Required experience:

• Proven experience leading enterprise-level data and analytics functions, ideally within a Microsoft tech stack.
• A strong track record of optimizing complex data environments and implementing high-impact AI solutions.
• Hands-on expertise in modern data platforms, cloud technologies, AI, and knowledge graphs.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and grow high-performing technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex global environments.