Engineering

Head of Data

  • Location

    Berlin

  • Sector:

    Bid & Capture Teams

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £100000 - £130000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Fraser Moran

  • Contact email:

    f.moran@ioassociates.eu

  • Job ref:

    BBBH169663_1764089266

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Head of Data and Analytics

Permanent | Hybrid | Competitive Package + Benefits
Exclusive Search - Senior Data Leadership Appointment

Our client, a leading consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering data-driven transformation across diverse industries, is seeking an accomplished Head of Data & Analytics. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and scaling the firm's data strategy, strengthening their Snowflake-centric data platform, and ensuring best-in-class delivery for clients.

As the senior data leader, you will build and mentor cross-functional teams, refine data governance practices, and serve as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and key clients navigating complex data challenges.

The Role

As the Head of Data & Analytics, you will:

  • Define and implement the consultancy's data strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and client needs.

  • Lead the development and optimisation of the Snowflake-based data warehouse, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across multiple client engagements.

  • Build and manage high-performing teams across data engineering, BI, and analytics.

  • Establish and maintain strong data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks.

  • Collaborate with partners and project leads to deliver data solutions that drive measurable outcomes for clients.

  • Drive innovation through modern tooling, data automation, and advanced analytics methodologies.

  • Represent the consultancy as a subject matter expert in proposals, pitches, and client advisory sessions.

Technical Environment

You will work with:

  • Snowflake (core data warehouse platform)

  • dbt / SQL / Python

  • BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI

  • Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

  • CI/CD, orchestration, and automation frameworks

About You

You will be a strong fit for this role if you bring:

  • Proven leadership experience within consultancy or multi-client delivery environments.

  • In-depth expertise designing and scaling data solutions on Snowflake.

  • Strong command of data modelling, ELT/ETL patterns, and BI ecosystems.

  • Strategic vision combined with the ability to be hands-on when required.

  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills, particularly with executive and client audiences.

  • A track record of building and developing high-performing data teams.

  • Fluent English; German is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits

  • Hybrid working model with Berlin headquarters

  • High impact and influence on the consultancy's data strategy

  • Opportunity to work with diverse clients across multiple industries

  • A collaborative culture with strong professional development pathways

How to Apply

If you are motivated by the opportunity to lead and grow a modern data capability within a respected consultancy, we invite you to submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.