Group Head of Data - Enterprise Data Strategy - Microsoft Fabric - Permanent - London

Group Head of Data | Enterprise Data Strategy | Microsoft Fabric | Executive LeadershipOur London based client is seeking a Group Head of Data to define and deliver its enterprise-wide data strategy, modernise its platform capability, and lead a major transition to a Microsoft-first data architecture (Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric).This is a high-impact leadership role, pivotal to shaping a advanced, data-driven organisation and unlocking measurable commercial value through trusted, modern data products.As Group Head of Data the successful candidate will own the strategic direction of the enterprise data platform, build and scale a high performing data engineering function, and drive the evolution toward a modern, governed, self-service analytics ecosystem.The Group Head of Data will operate as the senior authority across data strategy, architecture, governance, and platform engineering partnering closely with executive stakeholders to embed data at the heart of decision-making.Key Responsibilities Data Strategy andamp; LeadershipDefine and run a long-term enterprise data strategy.Champion data culture, literacy, and ownership across the organisation.Act as the executive lead for data architecture and engineering capability.Platform Modernisation andamp; EngineeringOwn the enterprise data platform roadmap and architecture.Lead a migration to Microsoft Fabric, driving value and minimising disruption.Build and lead high-performing engineering teams across ingestion, ..... full job details .....