Head of Unit

We're flexible We're happy to receive applications in English or German.

The Head of Unit (f/m/d) Data Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing the company's data strategy. This leader will drive the transformation towards a modern, cloud-based, and product-oriented data ecosystem that enables data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and new business opportunities. The new team member will foster a culture of data excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Your tasks:

• Developing and championing the overall data and analytics vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligned with business objectives
• Driving the modernization of the data platform (including the migration to GCP and the adoption of new paradigms) and staying tuned about industry trends and emerging technologies in data & analytics
• Establishing and enforcing a comprehensive and compliant data governance framework
• Ensuring robust data ingestion, data transformation, and data quality control processes
• Partnering with business leaders to understand their needs and to identify opportunities for leveraging data and analytics
• Strengthening collaboration between IT and application development teams to ensure seamless data integration and API adoption
• Building, leading, developing and mentoring a high-performing team in a product organization including budget and resource allocation
• Fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation for the topics of data & analytics
• Communication of the value of data initiatives and progress to executive leadership equally as promotion of the use of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI where applicable
• Encouraging experimentation and adoption of best practices

Your skills:

• Proven experience in leading and managing data and analytics teams
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures, cloud platforms (GCP preferred), data warehousing, data lakes, and BI tools
• Experience with data governance, data quality management, and metadata management
• Familiarity with API-first strategies and data integration patterns
• Experience with agile methodologies and product-oriented development
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Experience in managing transitions from legacy data environments
• Excellent language skills in English, German would be a plus

Why join us:

• Attractive salary package with many benefits including childcare facilities, meal allowance, job ticket, sport and recreational events
• Flexible mobile working arrangements within Germany and abroad (according to our work agreements for mobile working)
• Personal development thanks to extensive further training opportunities
• A place in a dynamic and international team within EEX Group and Deutsche Börse Group.
• A long-term perspective in the constantly growing and evolving energy industry
• Bespoke onboarding plan

Hello from ECC, the leading clearing house for energy and commodity products in Europe. As part of EEX Group, we have our roots in Leipzig and 24 offices worldwide. We provide security for our customers, by ensuring the physical and financial settlement of transactions for EEX Group and further partner exchanges. Why are we so successful? We are a team of individual experts that drive forward exciting projects while sharing experiences, celebrating success and creating memories, together.

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