The Enterprise Data Director (externally referred to as Chief Data Officer - CDO) plays a strategic executive role responsible for defining and implementing JDE Peets global data strategy -ensuring data is managed as a key corporate asset that enables value creation operational excellence and innovation.
Sitting within the Global IT (GIS) organization and reporting to the Global IT Director (CIO) this role partners cross-functionally with IT business functions compliance and local markets to enable a truly data-driven organization.
You will lead the development of JDE Peets enterprise data strategy across governance quality architecture literacy and AI-readiness while fostering a culture of data accountability insight and innovation across the company.
In this role you will:
Lead and Shape the Data Strategy
Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise data strategy aligned with business goals and digital transformation ambitions.
Define the target data operating model including roles responsibilities and data capabilities across the enterprise.
Build lead and mentor a high-performing global team of data professionals.
Continuously evolve JDE Peets data capabilities ensuring readiness for AI and next-generation analytics.
Drive Governance Quality and Compliance
Define and implement data governance policies across ownership stewardship quality and lifecycle management.
Ensure data is accurate consistent and compliant with regulations such as GDPR.
Strengthen data quality and integrity across structured and unstructured data sources.
Partner with Legal Compliance and IT to embed privacy-by-design principles.
Architect and Scale Data Platforms
Design and manage a scalable hybrid data architecture integrating structured and unstructured data (e.g. SAP S/4 HANA Salesforce OT data).
Oversee data platform selection and implementation in alignment with global technology strategy.
Manage external system integrators to ensure cost-effective high-quality delivery and support.
Enable adoption of advanced analytics AI GenAI and Agentic AI technologies.
Foster Data Literacy & Business Adoption
Act as the internal evangelist for data as a strategic asset driving awareness and adoption across all functions.
Implement data literacy programs and promote self-service analytics.
Measure and communicate the business value of data initiatives - from revenue growth to risk reduction.
Lead the organizations readiness to scale AI and monetize data assets.
Build a Data-Driven Culture
Establish a global network of data stewards and local data owners.
Create forums for sharing best practices and innovation in data management.
Promote collaboration and transparent data-driven decision-making across the business.
Qualifications :
We are looking for a visionary data leader with a passion for transforming data into business value. You are both a strategist and an operator - capable of driving enterprise-scale change while inspiring teams and stakeholders around a shared vision.
To thrive in this role youll bring:
Masters degree in Business Data Science Information Systems or a related field.
10 years of progressive experience in enterprise data management within global organizations.
Proven experience building data governance quality and architecture at scale.
Strong understanding of business operations and cross-functional value drivers.
Track record of leading large-scale transformation and fostering a data-driven culture.
Exceptional communication skills - able to translate complex data concepts for non-technical audiences.
Preferred:
Experience in CPG retail or similar complex environments.
Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g. Snowflake Azure GCP) and data cataloging tools.
Experience applying AI ML GenAI and emerging Agentic AI use cases.
Additional Information :
Your application at JDE Peets
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peets apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peets would be an online assessment followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.
The future of work is hybrid with both office and home playing an important role. At JDE Peets we value meeting colleagues in the office to unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea together and we enjoy our focus time when working from home. Join us and you will experience both. Because its amazing what happens over a cup of coffee.
Whether or not you are with us two four or thirty years it doesnt matter. We help you build your skillsets and potential career. We offer a solid and competitive base salary and ad additional benefits to the mix.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
JDE Peets is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,100 cups of coffee or tea per second. JDE Peet's unleashes the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 markets with a portfolio of over 50 brands including LOR, Peets, Jacobs, Senseo ... View more