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Head of Data

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the modernization of the data ecosystem, the full-time remote Head of Data will own the vision, architecture, and execution of the data platform, ensuring governance and scalability while partnering with executive leadership to drive AI innovation and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key responsibilities
  • Set and maintain the multi-year data strategy and target architecture, including platform and vendor decisions
  • Establish data governance standards, ensuring reliable and consistent data for all business functions
  • Build and lead a high-performing data team, fostering AI fluency and self-service capabilities across the organization
Required qualifications
  • 12+ years in data engineering, data platforms, or analytics, with 5+ years in leadership roles
  • Hands-on experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake, and familiarity with product analytics tools
  • Proven track record of leading platform migrations and establishing data governance frameworks
  • Experience in preparing data for AI and machine learning applications
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and retain talent in a data-focused team

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