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# Data Strategy Lead

- **Company:** Vroom & Van den Heuvel Executive Search
- **Location:** Almere, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Data Strategy, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.vroomsearch.com/en/vacancy/data-strategy-lead

## About the Role

Are you a strategic, handson and selfstarting professional with a broad data knowledge? Do you have passion for data strategy, a wealth of global experience and an innate ability to guide and coach diverse stakeholders towards building an exceptional, data-driven organization? Our client, RGF Staffing, is looking for an outstanding, globally focused Data Strategy Lead., * Experience: > 10 years in roles related to Data, Technology and Change Management.

 * Passion: dedication to fostering a data-driven ethos in a staffing company.
 * Data strategy: proven expertise in developing and implementing data strategies, including data governance, quality best practices and privacy. Proficient in data analysis tools.
 * Stakeholder management: extensive experience in coaching and managing diverse stakeholders.
 * Global savvy: wealth of experience in global settings, adaptable to different time zones.
 * Communication skills: exceptional proficiency in English.
 * Bonus: prior staffing industry experience and certifications in data strategy or related fields.
 * Travel: willingness to travel to operating companies when necessary.
 * Location: open to work at the RGF's Global HQ in Almere. Possible to work hybrid.

## Description

As a Data Strategy Lead, you'll guide RGF's 10 operating companies in establishing foundational data principles and achieving a world-class data function. Your mission is to coach stakeholders, adapt to unique business contexts and extract tangible value from data. Responsibilities include spearheading a Data Center of Excellence, securing executive sponsorship, leading data awareness campaigns, updating resource guides, managing KPI's and conducting workshops.


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