Head of Data

As the senior data leader, you will build and mentor cross-functional teams, refine data governance practices, and serve as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and key clients navigating complex data challenges., As the Head of Data & Analytics, you will:

• Define and implement the consultancy's data strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and client needs.
• Lead the development and optimisation of the Snowflake-based data warehouse, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across multiple client engagements.
• Build and manage high-performing teams across data engineering, BI, and analytics.
• Establish and maintain strong data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with partners and project leads to deliver data solutions that drive measurable outcomes for clients.
• Drive innovation through modern tooling, data automation, and advanced analytics methodologies.
• Represent the consultancy as a subject matter expert in proposals, pitches, and client advisory sessions.

Technical Environment

You will work with:

• Snowflake (core data warehouse platform)
• dbt / SQL / Python
• BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI
• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• CI/CD, orchestration, and automation frameworks

You will be a strong fit for this role if you bring:

• Proven leadership experience within consultancy or multi-client delivery environments.
• In-depth expertise designing and scaling data solutions on Snowflake.
• Strong command of data modelling, ELT/ETL patterns, and BI ecosystems.
• Strategic vision combined with the ability to be hands-on when required.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, particularly with executive and client audiences.
• A track record of building and developing high-performing data teams.
• Fluent English; German is advantageous but not essential.

• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits
• Hybrid working model with Berlin headquarters
• High impact and influence on the consultancy's data strategy
• Opportunity to work with diverse clients across multiple industries
• A collaborative culture with strong professional development pathways

Our client, a leading consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering data-driven transformation across diverse industries, is seeking an accomplished Head of Data & Analytics. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and scaling the firm's data strategy, strengthening their Snowflake-centric data platform, and ensuring best-in-class delivery for clients.