Head of Data

Acolad is an international leader in language and content solutions, services and technologies. Represented by the brands Acolad, TextMaster and Ubiqus, the group is present in 25 countries and has a network of over 2,500 internal experts worldwide and +20,000 external language experts.

At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.

Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brand.

Role:

Since 3 years, Acolad data team has built capacities to understand, collect, consolidate and expose operational data from a complex ecosystem, in order to support internal and  external needs.

As head of data, you will shape and execute the overall data strategy and

·        Lead a talented data team (6 persons) with recurring routines and sprint reviews

·        Build and deliver data roadmap with Exec-Team

·        Report / prioritize roadmap through monthly steering committee

·        Mentor team members to ensure their success in their respective roles

 

The Data Team comprises roles with corresponding responsibilities as follows

Data Product management

– Drive the strategic development of data products

– Apply agile methodologies and prioritizing user-centric design

– Foster cross-functional collaboration for seamless execution and successful outcomes.

Data Management

– Demonstrate a profound understanding of the ecosystem, map tools and objects life cycle with precision

– Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary for effective management

– Harmonize taxonomies and implement robust data quality monitoring processes

Data Engineering

– Oversee the development and maintenance of data pipelines using Python for efficient data flow

Analytics Engineering

– Consolidate and harmonize data in a core data model with Snowflake

Data Analysis

– Drive development of insightful business dashboards using Tableau and thorough understanding of business needs and objectives

Data stewardship

– Manage and coordinate data migration processes, ensuring seamless transition from various group tools to target platforms such as Salesforce and SAP

 

Tech stack: Python, Snowflake, Tableau

Requirements

·        Educational Background: possess a Master’s degree in Engineering, Data, Business, or a related field.

·        Proven experience: demonstrate 7 years of working experience, showcasing successful leadership in a data-driven environment

·        Technical Acumen: Exhibit a strong understanding of data technologies, including databases, data warehouses, analytics tools, and data pipelines

·        Project Management excellence: Showcase excellent project management and organizational skills.

Communication Prowess: display strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner for stakeholders

Benefits

·        Competitive compensation: salary and performance-based bonuses

·        Exciting challenges: become an integral part of a rapidly growing data team, tackling stimulating challenges

·        International and multi-cultural work environment

·        Flexibility: up to 2 days remote per week