Head of Unit (f/m/d) Data Management (in full- or part-time) Apply for the Head of Unit (f/m/d) Data Management (in full- or part-time) role at European Commodity Clearing AG. The Head of Unit (f/m/d) Data Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing the company's data strategy. This leader will drive the transformation towards a modern, cloud-based, and product-oriented data ecosystem that enables data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and new business opportunities. Developing and championing the overall data and analytics vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligned with business objectives Driving the modernization of the data platform (including the migration to GCP and the adoption of new paradigms) and staying tuned about industry trends and emerging technologies in data & analytics Establishing and enforcing a comprehensive and compliant data governance framework Ensuring robust data ingestion, data transformation, and data quality control processes Partnering with business leaders to understand their needs and to identify opportunities for leveraging data and analytics Strengthening collaboration between IT and application development teams to ensure seamless data integration and API adoption Building, leading, developing and mentoring a high-performing team in a product organization including budget and resource allocation Fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation for the topics of data & analytics Communication of the value of data initiatives and progress to executive leadership equally as promotion of the use of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI where applicable Encouraging experimentation and adoption of best practices Proven experience in leading and managing data and analytics teams Strong understanding of modern data architectures, cloud platforms (GCP preferred), data warehousing, data lakes, and BI tools Experience with data governance, data quality management, and metadata management Familiarity with API-first strategies and data integration patterns Experience with agile methodologies and product-oriented development Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills Experience in managing transitions from legacy data environments Excellent language skills in English, German would be a plus Attractive salary package with many benefits including childcare facilities, meal allowance, job ticket, sport and recreational events Flexible mobile working arrangements within Germany and abroad (according to our work agreements for mobile working) Personal development thanks to extensive further training opportunities A place in a dynamic and international team within EEX Group and Deutsche Börse Group. A long-term perspective in the constantly growing and evolving energy industry Bespoke onboarding plan Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Environmental Services and Services for Renewable Energy Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at European Commodity Clearing AG by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr