Enterprise Data Manager (Head of)
Enterprise Data Manager/Head of Data Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office (London) Permanent Paying up to £115k + Bonus Experis are delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation as they continue to evolve and mature their enterprise data capability during a significant phase of data platform transformation. We are supporting them in the search for an Enterprise Data Manager to take ownership of the organisation's enterprise-wide data agenda. This is a senior, strategic role focused on data leadership, governance, stakeholder alignment and platform direction, sitting above the existing Data Engineering Manager and working across multiple business functions. This role provides enterprise-level oversight and cohesion across a complex, federated data landscape. The organisation is midway through modernising its data platform and needs an experienced data leader who can bring clarity, alignment and strategic direction across teams. This is a highly visible role operating across technology and business leadership, treating data as a strategic asset and ensuring the organisation is positioned to scale its data and AI capabilities responsibly. What You'll Be Doing * Leading and evolving the enterprise data strategy, turning high-level intent into a clear, actionable roadmap. * Providing enterprise leadership across the data ecosystem, bringing alignment between data engineering, architecture, governance and reporting functions. * Acting as the senior authority on data across the organisation, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping data-driven decision making. * Providing strategic oversight of the organisation's modern data platform including Azure, Databricks, Lakehouse architecture and early exploration of Microsoft Fabric. * Guiding key decisions around sources of truth, data product lifecycle management and platform operating models. * Managing the strategic delivery partnership with Telefónica Tech, ensuring strong collaboration, knowledge transfer and service delivery. * Overseeing vendor-delivered workstreams and shaping the future sourcing strategy as the internal capability evolves. * Supporting the organisation's data governance and AI governance foundations, ensuring strong controls before AI capability is scaled further. * Operating across a federated data landscape, aligning multiple teams and reducing duplication while strengthening the organisation's overall data ecosystem. Experience Required * Proven experience operating at Head of Data / Enterprise Data Manager / senior data leadership level. * Strong track record working within large, complex or regulated organisations. * Deep understanding of modern data platforms, data governance and enterprise data operating models. * Experience managing external vendors, managed services and strategic delivery partners. * Comfortable leading through organisational change, transformation and ambiguity. * Experience working with Databricks, Lakehouse architectures or Microsoft Fabric. * Background in regulated or data-rich industries such as finance, insurance, legal or media. If you'd like to learn more, please contact Jacob Ferdinand at