Head of Enterprise Data Platform

At Imperial Brands we are on a bold transformation journey, and data is at the heart of it. As Head of Data Platforms, you will lead the strategic backbone that powers trusted, high-quality data across our global business. This is your opportunity to influence how data is used in our inclusive, innovative global FMCG business, enabling innovation, analytics, and AI at scale.

Join us and play a pivotal role in building a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient platform that drives value for millions of consumers and thousands of colleagues. Your leadership will ensure our enterprise data ecosystem becomes a catalyst for smarter decisions and sustainable growth., * Own the Strategy - define and deliver the enterprise data platform roadmap aligned with global technology and business priorities.

• Lead Modernization - drive platform innovation, cost optimization, and performance improvements across regions.
• Ensure Governance - oversee adherence to architectural standards, security frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Manage Vendors - lead strategic partnerships with global technology providers and managed service partners.
• Guarantee Reliability - ensure end-to-end availability, resilience, and operational excellence of data platforms.
• Enable Transformation - integrate cutting-edge tools to support AI, analytics, and data science at scale.

• Proven experience in data platform or cloud infrastructure leadership within global enterprises.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and enterprise-scale data ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Collibra, Databricks, and Informatica for governance, analytics, and integration.
• Strong track record managing outsourced delivery models and global vendor networks.
• Ability to align technology capabilities with business objectives and transformation goals.
• Deep understanding of data governance, GDPR, and cybersecurity best practices.

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we're fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference. As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process. Everyone Belongs 1901 The year Imperial was founded through the coming together of 13 UK family-run businesses 25,000 Imperial employees worldwide 120 Number of markets worldwide in which our products are sold