Head of Data Factory
2 days ago
Paris
Head of Data Factory Location: Paris | Reports to: Director of Studies & Projects Our client are undergoing a major data transformation, and we are seeking a Head of Data Factory to design, lead, and scale a high-impact Data Factory capable of delivering rapid, high-value use cases and industrializing them at international scale. This is a unique opportunity to shape a modern, scalable, AI-ready data ecosystem in a federated, multi-country environment, without legacy constraints, and with strong support from central IT, security, and business teams. What You’ll Do • Strategy & Roadmap: Define the vision, value-driven roadmap, and KPIs for the Data Factory, balancing rapid MVP delivery with long-term scalability and AI readiness., • Operating Model & Governance: Build a robust framework for delivery, standards, and collaboration across central and country teams., • Platform Oversight: Co-lead the design of a secure, maintainable, and industrialized Data Platform, including document processing (OCR) and AI integration (LLMs, semantic search)., • Team & Partner Leadership: Recruit, manage, and scale internal and external resources, including Data Engineers and external partners, ensuring quality, performance, and cost efficiency., • Alignment & Control: Ensure compliance with IT, security, and finance standards while driving operational sustainability and cost management. About You • Significant experience in data, platforms, or large-scale data transformations with end-to-end delivery accountability., • Proven track record building or reshaping Data Factories or data platforms., • Experienced in multi-country coordination and managing cross-functional stakeholders., • Strong cloud expertise (preferably Azure), including security, industrialization, and cost management (FinOps)., • Leadership skills with the ability to influence, challenge, and guide technical decisions without being hands-on daily. What Success Looks Like • A stabilized, prioritized roadmap shared across countries and IT., • Rapid delivery of MVPs with industrialization paths, avoiding technical debt., • Operating model, governance, and delivery standards fully in place., • AI-ready platform with integrated document processing and enrichment chains., • Progressive adoption and reuse of patterns across countries., • Platform reliability, security, observability, and costs effectively managed. This is a high-impact, leadership role at a group focused on building a modern, scalable, and sustainable data ecosystem with a clear international footprint. At Plan B Talent, we are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for all our clients, candidates, and employees. We believe that diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background, and cultural identity, is a powerful driver of innovation, success, and growth. We welcome conversations to discuss adjustments that might be needed as part of the application or interview process.