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26.08.2025Expiry Date:

10.10.2025col-wideJob Description:

Head of Data Services / Data Practice LeadWe are seeking an experienced

Data Services Lead

to take ownership of shaping, driving, and delivering the vision, strategy, and go-to-market approach for our data services and solutions. This is a

strategic yet hands-on role , designed for someone who can set direction, engage with customers, and enable delivery teams to execute high-impact data solutions.This individual will play a pivotal role in positioning our data capabilities in the market, building strong partnerships, and ensuring that offerings evolve in line with emerging technologies and client needs.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and own a forward-looking vision and strategy for data services, including accelerators, reference architectures, and methodologies.Translate market trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs into actionable plans.Shape the practice direction, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.Market Research and Go-to-Market LeadershipContinuously monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.Collaborate with sales specialists to craft compelling, customer-centric narratives.Develop go-to-market materials such as thought leadership content, solution collateral, pitch decks, and customer-facing assets.Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME) for clients, internal teams, and senior stakeholders.Support pre-sales activities including scoping, proposals, and presentations.Confidently engage face-to-face with clients, building trust and credibility.Delivery Enablement and Practice BuildingWork closely with delivery teams to ensure readiness for new offerings, including training, resourcing, and frameworks for best practice.Mentor and guide cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-value data solutions.Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Partnership and Ecosystem ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with technology partners (e.g., cloud providers, data platform vendors).Integrate partner offerings into strategies and client solutions to add value and extend capabilities.Commercial and Strategic ImpactSupport costing, pricing, and structuring of proposals and bids.Drive measurable business outcomes through data initiatives and adapt strategy based on performance.Balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to execution.What We’re Looking ForEducation and BackgroundDegree-level education in a relevant field (Computer Science, Data, Business, or related).Strong professional achievements in data consulting, product management, or data leadership roles.Experience and SkillsProven leadership in defining and delivering data strategies or transformation programs.Experience in

consulting, product management, or other client-facing roles .Hands-on involvement in

pre-sales, solution scoping, and proposal development .Track record of creating thought leadership content and customer-facing collateral.Commercial acumen with experience in costing and pricing solutions.Technical ExpertiseStrong knowledge of modern

data platforms

(e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS).Familiarity with

data governance, data strategy, and enterprise data foundations .Technical proficiency at

Solution/Architect level

(Level 2–3).Soft SkillsExceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.Adept at conveying complex concepts simply to both technical and business audiences.Strategic mindset with the flexibility to be hands-on when needed.Confident, engaging presenter with experience in face-to-face client interactions.Why This Role?This is an opportunity to

own and shape a data practice

at a strategic level while staying hands-on with clients, partners, and delivery teams. You’ll have the autonomy to define vision, the influence to impact go-to-market strategy, and the platform to drive transformational change for clients.

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