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Head of Data

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  • Level
    Lead
  • Job Field
    IT, Data, DevOps
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Hamburg, Berlin, Munich
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this key position, you develop the strategic Data Roadmap, lead the Data Intelligence team, and build modern data platforms to support data-driven decisions in the publishing houses.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • As Head of Data, you are responsible for building and strategically developing the data capabilities of Holtzbrinck Book Publishers.
    • You lay the foundation for creative decisions in our publishing houses to be complemented by data-driven insights.
    • You lead the central Data Intelligence Team (Data Engineers & Analysts) and work closely with the publishers in a hub-and-spoke model.
    • You report directly to the Chief Digital Officer (CDO).
    • Development and implementation of the Data Roadmap with a focus on business-relevant use cases.
    • Development of a modern data platform (DWH / Lakehouse) and harmonization of the system landscape.
    • Establishment of Analytics & Self-Service BI for data-driven decision-making in publishing.
    • Introduction of Data Governance, Quality Standards, and Compliance Structures.
    • Building the data foundation for AI use cases and promoting data literacy.

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    Our expectations of you

    Qualifications

    • Excellent knowledge of modern Data Stacks (Cloud DWH, SQL, Python, dbt or similar).
    • Ability to translate technical concepts into business value for stakeholders.

    Experience

    • Several years of experience in Data / Analytics / Data Engineering (approximately 7+ years).
    • Leadership experience or experience in lead/principal roles.
    • Experience in transformation projects or complex organizational structures.

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    What we offer

    • A strategic key role in the digital transformation of an international publishing group.
    • Creative freedom in building a modern Data and AI landscape.
    • Collaboration with creative and technological teams.
    • Flexible working models.

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    Benefits

    Health, Fitness & Fun

    Food & Drink

    Work-Life-Integration

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    Job Locations

    • Location Munich

      Bayern

      Germany

    • Location Berlin

      Germany

    • Location Hamburg

      Germany

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    Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH & Co. KG

    Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH & Co. KG

    The Holtzbrinck Publishing Group is a decentralized family holding company that inspires and supports authors, researchers, academics, educators, librarians, and readers. With our high-quality media, we aim to stimulate intellectual discourse, establish original connections, and provide insights and perspectives in a rapidly changing world.

    Description

  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Media, Publishing
  • Location
    Hamburg, Berlin, Munich
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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