Global Foundational Insights Director

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Global Foundational Insights Director

The Global Foundational Insights Director is a senior role within Global Business Operations responsible for defining and delivering the strategy for workforce data foundations automation and enterprisewide insight enablement. The role works closely with the Enterprise Data team in Global Technology to ensure aligned architecture governance and scalable data solutions.

The Role

Data Model & Insight Enablement

• Lead design optimisation and governance of data models across workforce and timetracking domains

• Oversee ingestion and transformation workflows from Workday Workfront and other timesheet systems

• Partner with Enterprise Data teams to build integrated scalable models and pipelines

• Guide offshore teams in developing Fabric semantic models to support selfservice and enterprise reporting

Automation & AI Enablement

• Set and execute the automation roadmap for workforce processes

• Assess and deploy automation technologies to reduce manual work and improve efficiency

• Support users on automation tools and best practices

• Contribute to practical AI use cases (e.g. workforce planning talent insights)

• Integrate AI tools with HR workforce management and analytics systems while ensuring appropriate data privacy and security controls

Governance Security & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure compliance with data security privacy and access standards

• Maintain data quality lineage and cataloging in partnership with governance teams

• Align requirements and delivery plans with Global Business Operations Global Technology and functional leaders

• Facilitate workshops and crossmarket alignment on standards and best practices

What you bring

• Expertise in enterprise data modelling architecture and semantic layer design

• Strong understanding of HR workforce and timetracking data (e.g. Workday Workfront)

• Proficiency with platforms such as Microsoft Fabric Databricks and cloud data ecosystems

• Experience with automation frameworks and RPA/workflow tools.

• Exposure to applied AI in enterprise environments

• Strong grounding in data governance quality management and security controls

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead crossfunctional and offshore teams

• Skilled in facilitation simplifying complexity and translating longterm strategy into actionable plans

A few of the benefits

• Youll have a great compensation package private health & dental insurance and corporate discounts

• 29 days of annual leave (25 days of regular holidays birthdays off and 3 additional wellness days)

• We also offer the opportunity to volunteer for up to 2 days per year and tend to close down the agency between Christmas and New Years

• Youll have a hybrid working schedule with flexible start/end hours

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu we embrace diversity and inclusion valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation benefiting our employees partners and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race ethnicity nationality religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process please contact us at quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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