Interim Head of Data Management & Data Strategy

The Company is seeking an Interim Head of Data Management and Data Strategy to lead the establishment of core foundations for effective data management. This pivotal role involves working closely with senior leadership to shape the organization's future data capability, with a focus on enterprise-wide transformation, maximizing major investments, and creating a platform for future automation and AI initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the current data management capability, designing a suitable data governance framework, defining data ownership and stewardship models, and developing a data operating model that supports the company's modernization and automation goals. Applicants for this role at The Company should have a proven track record in enterprise-level data management, including experience in data governance, data strategy, data quality frameworks, and master data management. Essential experience includes a background in manufacturing, engineering, industrial organizations, supply chain, or warehousing and distribution, with a strong understanding of relevant data domains. The role requires a leader who can engage with stakeholders at all levels, drive organizational change, and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will be adept at balancing strategic thinking with hands-on implementation, and will have a history of successfully building governance capabilities and influencing senior stakeholders to ensure the sustainable management of data across the business.