Chief data officer

Reporting to the Board, the Chief Data Officer will be responsible for establishing and governing the company #39;s master data on key physical assets. This role involves creating a robust and compliant data infrastructure, maintaining data integrity, and promoting a culture that values data accuracy and accessibility. This forms part of a major ongoing digital transformation in the business, which is rapidly moving away from legacy technology and manual processes. Main Responsibilities: Engage with senior management to understand their business needs and establish a strong data-driven approach to decision-making across the organisation. Advise leadership on all data issues across the portfolio, ensuring data is managed as a strategic asset and acting as the Subject Matter Expert on data across the business. Formulate and implement a data governance strategy and framework to manage data throughout its lifecycle, aligned with the company #39;s business objectives. Oversee the establishment and maintenance of master data, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all systems. Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and standards, and implement data governance principles. Work with IT and data teams to design and implement data architecture, and systems and tools that enhance data collection, storage, and retrieval. Foster a data-focused culture within the organisation, training and supporting teams in utilising master data effectively. Implement data analytics effectively, identifying and building the business intelligence tools and capabilities that create insights from data which improve commercial return. Skills, qualifications and experience: You will be an experienced data leader used to transforming all data aspects of a successful business transitioning away from legacy technologies. Proven experience as a Chief Data Officer, Data Director, or similar role with strong credentials in master data management. Deep understanding of data management best practices, including data governance, quality, and privacy. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Experience with relevant data management and visualization tools. Ability to translate complex data-related issues into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders. Experience building and managing teams. Candidates with experience in Supply Chain, Logistics and asset-rich environments will be prioritised