Head of Data Management

The Role: The Head of Data Management will own the strategy and operating model for enterprise data management, ensuring critical data is trusted, accessible, governed, secure, and fit for purpose across the organisation. You will work closely with senior leaders across Data & Analytics, Technology, AI, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and other business functions to establish a consistent enterprise approach to managing data. This is not simply a governance position. We are looking for a leader who can combine enterprise strategy, transformation, technology, and execution while building and leading high-performing global teams.

Key Responsibilities: Define and execute the enterprise Data Management strategy and roadmap Lead and scale global teams across Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata, Master Data, and related capabilities Establish enterprise-wide frameworks, policies, standards, ownership models, and controls for critical data Drive improvements in data quality, consistency, lineage, accessibility, and trust Develop and mature Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities across complex business domains Establish clear data ownership and stewardship models across business and technology functions Partner with Data Engineering and Architecture teams to ensure data management principles are embedded within modern data platforms Support the modernisation of legacy data environments and adoption of scalable cloud-based data capabilities Enable trusted data foundations for AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, reporting, and automation Partner with business leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, commercial, finance, and customer operations Establish measurable KPIs around data quality, governance adoption, platform effectiveness, and business value Build an enterprise data culture where data is treated as a strategic business asset Shape the long-term operating model, organisational structure, and investment roadmap for Data Management

What We're Looking For: Significant leadership experience within enterprise Data Management, Data Governance, Data Strategy, MDM, or Data & Analytics Experience operating within a large, complex, global enterprise Proven experience building or transforming enterprise-wide data management capabilities Strong understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, MDM, and data ownership/stewardship Experience working alongside modern cloud and enterprise data platforms Strong understanding of how high-quality, governed data supports AI and advanced analytics Experience leading sizeable, multi-functional and geographically distributed teams Ability to operate effectively with C-suite and senior business/technology leadership Track record of translating data strategy into measurable business outcomes Experience within Food & Beverage, CPG, Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain, or similarly complex industries would be advantageous, but is not essential Why This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to take ownership of Data Management within one of the world's largest and most recognisable Food & Beverage organisations at a point of significant transformation. The successful individual will have the opportunity to build, shape, and mature enterprise data capabilities, influence major technology and AI initiatives, and establish the foundations for how data is managed across a truly global environment. Strong senior leaders who are ready to step into a broader Head of Data Management mandate will also be considered.

Location: Fully Remote

Compensation: Up to approximately $485K base + executive package