Head of Data Architecture & AI Enablement

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What you will do

• Design and lead the enterprise data architecture strategy
• Build a greenfield Microsoft Fabric platform from the ground up
• Define scalable data models, governance standards and integration principles
• Establish a centralized data lake and single source of truth across business domains
• Translate business objectives into actionable analytics and reporting solutions
• Drive AI readiness by creating a robust, AI-by-design data foundation
• Manage and challenge external implementation and integration partners
• Standardize KPI definitions and improve enterprise reporting maturity
• Promote data literacy and data-driven decision-making across the organization
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, NIS2 and emerging AI governance requirements
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Support the gradual transition away from legacy data environments

What you bring

• Strong experience in enterprise data architecture and modern data platforms
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data ecosystem or comparable cloud platforms
• Experience leading large-scale data transformation initiatives
• Solid understanding of data governance, MDM and enterprise integrations
• Ability to manage external vendors and technical implementation partners
• Experience aligning business strategy with data and analytics capabilities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Knowledge of AI readiness, analytics enablement and modern data operating models
• Understanding of GDPR, NIS2 and enterprise security standards
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and leadership capabilities
• Fluent Dutch/French and strong English communication skills
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience

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