Head of Data

Company overview:

At Leapwork our vision is to break down the barriers between humans and computers through the worlds most accessible automation platform. We are the leading global AI-powered visual test automation solution enabling some of the worlds largest enterprises to adopt scale andmaintainautomationinunder30 days.

In todays environment whereefficiency automation and cost optimizationare essential to enterprise growth we are uniquely positioned to deliver impact.

In 2023 Microsoftthe worlds largest and most recognizable software companyrecognised Leapwork as a truly innovative and disruptive product leading to a strategic partnership that continues to be a major growth catalyst.

The role:

As Head of Data at Leapworkyoulldefine how data drives business growth and the vision and strategy for transforming data into a core business asset building the systems culture and capabilities that empower teams across the function still in its formative stagesyoullbe instrumental in building it from the ground upestablishingthe structures tools and practices that will power our data-driven shaping our data architecture to unlocking insights through AIyoullensure that decisions at every level are faster smarter and grounded in truth. Join us in leadingLeapworkstransformation into a fully data-driven AI-powered organization.

Role Responsibilities:

• Data Strategy & Vision:Develop and implement a compelling data vision and strategy that aligns with overall businessobjectiveswitha particular focus onestablishingfoundational data capabilities and frameworks in a greenfield environment.

• Team Leadership:Lead and mentordata science engineering and analytics teamsensuring effective communication and collaboration.

• Data Governance:Establish frameworks and policies for data collection storage security and compliance to ensure data integrity and trustworthiness.

• Data Infrastructure:Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of scalable data infrastructure including modern cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft Fabric Azure or Snowflake ensuring seamless data flow governance and performance across the organization.

• Data Analysis & Insights:Guidethe development of analytics frameworks dashboards and advanced analyses to generate actionable insights and inform strategic decisions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:Partner with business leaders IT and other departments to understand their data needs and deliver solutions that address challenges and opportunities.

• Data Literacy & Culture:Promote data literacy across the organization and foster a data-driven decision-making culture.

• Innovation:Stay abreast of advancements in analytics and data technologies and champion innovative solutions including AI and machine learning.

Role Requirements

• Experience:8 years of experiencefroma similar with building or maturing a datafunction orhaving been part of a team thatscaleddata capabilities fromearly stages is highly valuable.

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking:Ability to connect data initiatives to business goals and identify trends to derive strategic insights.

• Leadership & Management:Experience leading and motivating technical teams to within environments where data practices and systemswerestill being developed or scaled.

• Communication Skills:Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities to effectively present findings and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Technical Expertise:Strong understanding of data architecture data engineering data science and moderndata platforms such asMicrosoft Fabric Azure Synapse or Databricks.
  
  
• Problem-Solving:Ability to identify business problems and devise data-driven solutions to improve efficiency and drive growth.
  
  
• Visionary Leadership:Ability to set and communicate a clear direction forLeapworksdata strategy translating ambition into actionable initiatives.

• Execution Focus:Comfortable operating in a greenfield setting able to help design and implement data systems governance and processes where frameworks are still evolving.
  
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Proven ability to influence and align business and technical stakeholders around shared data goals.
  
  
• Innovation Mindset:Curious and future-focused with a passion forleveragingdata AI and automation to drive business transformation.
  

Why Leapwork

We are on an exciting journey of global growth and this is your chance to get onboard and an opportunity to lead and shape digital transformation initiatives in a forward-thinking company working with and learning from a talented and passionate team committed to innovation and excellence

By joining our team youll become part of a fast-paced international environment where you can grow challenge yourself and do what inspires you. We workhard buthave fun while doing it and we believe that collaboration social activities and celebration are keys to success.

Our Leapwork principles:

Our five key principles capture the essence of what it means to be a part of our world-class team! They are integral to how we approach our work and one another and they serve as a roadmap to our continued growth development achievements and success.

Customer first;We listen to our customers understand their pain points and focus on what matters to them.

Lead from the front;Leading means guiding others towards the solutions to our challenges.

Get it done;We make commitments follow through and deliver work were proud of.

Build excellence;We do our best work every day holding ourselves and others to the highest standards.

Respectfully different;We treat each other with respect always. Were different not indifferent.