Head of Global Data

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Head of Global Data & Analytics - Full Time - Madrid, Spain

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
The Head of Global Data & Analytics is responsible for the definition and alignment of the digital, data & analytics strategy on a global Sulzer group level. The role oversees and owns responsibility for the execution of the associated roadmaps in close collaboration with key stakeholders of all divisions, business units and group functions. In this role he/she is a global champion for implementing capabilities for data-driven decision support, based on well-managed and relevant data.

The ideal candidate is someone with the desire and influence to:

• Lead data-driven transformation
• Raise the organization's levels of data literacy
• Get data-driven capabilities prominently onto the strategic business agenda

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Define data and analytics vision, strategy and associated practices. Lead the creation (and assure the ongoing relevance) of the organization's data and analytics strategy.
• Institute an operating model for data, analytics that is consistent with the capabilities and competencies required to execute the strategy. The operating model includes the ecosystem, architectures and delivery model.
• Creates and oversees a centralized data management/data engineering service for sharing certified data products to ensure quality, traceability, timeliness, usability and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversees delivery models, methods and practices for creation of data, analytics and to ensure consistent application and use of data and analytics solutions and services, including data science.
• Evolves technology capabilities for the Data & Analytics (D&A) platform, in collaboration with the chief information officer (CIO) to align D&A initiatives with IT infrastructure and policies, and drive technology innovation across the organization.
• Understands regulatory requirements, relevant data protection laws and regulations, such as GDPR, EU AI Act and CCPA, and industry-specific standards. Ensures the organization's data practices are compliant, in collaboration with legal and compliance department.
• Owns the development of a data-driven culture, related competencies, behaviors, as well as data and AI literacy across the enterprise. Leads these transformation efforts by developing D&A talent and maturing the D&A capability of the organization.
• Manage main vendors and service providers for implementation projects.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Broad understanding of the full range of strategic data and analytics capabilities, and the ability to communicate these concepts, methods and techniques in ways easily understood by other stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with a focus on stakeholder engagement and communication. Significant experience and track record within internationally operating industrial manufacturing companies.

• Excellent understanding of — and ability to drive excellence in — the business process and associated data.

• Business and financial acumen: For example, understanding business concepts, practices and business domain language to engage in problem-solving sessions and discuss business issues in stakeholder language.

• Business process transformation: For example, the ability to understand how D&A can help redesign the way work is done and track how impactful the changes are.

• Business data: For example, the structure, ownership and use within an organization (call detail records in telco, points of sale in retail, etc.).

• Strong record in managing complex programs in the domain of Master Data Management

• Relevant management experience in international corporates and/or advisory
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, STEM, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent work experience and training in legal/regulatory areas are valued.
• Certifications: Project/Service Management (PMI, Scrum, SAFe, ITIL) and Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF) certifications are considered strong assets
• Languages: English required; German is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to define and implement global data & analytics strategies, collaborate with senior management and diverse teams, manage cross-divisional demands, lead international teams, and communicate effectively in complex, matrix organizations.

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
• Restaurant Tickets
• Permanent contract
• Accident insurance
• Central workplace in Nuevos Ministerios

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

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