ROLE PURPOSE
The Data & AI Director is responsible for leading and executing the Group’s Data & AI strategy and roadmap, transforming data into a strategic enterprise asset that drives operational excellence, decision-making, and sustainable business growth.
This role goes beyond reporting and analytics. The incumbent is accountable for turning data and AI into measurable business value, embedding data-driven and AI-enabled capabilities across core business domains.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Data & AI Strategy Execution
- Execute the Group’s Data & AI Strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with corporate objectives
- Define and prioritize data products and AI use cases across business domains
- Ensure strong business-value orientation with clear outcome and ROI tracking
2. Data Platform & Architecture
- Own the enterprise data platform including EDW/Lakehouse, pipelines, and analytics layers
- Oversee integration from ERP, operational systems, IoT/OT, and digital platforms
- Ensure scalability, reliability, data quality, and cost efficiency
3. Analytics, BI & Data Products
- Establish a single source of truth for enterprise reporting and analytics
- Standardize KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting
- Drive the shift from report-centric to product-centric data delivery
4. AI & Advanced Analytics
- Lead delivery of AI and advanced analytics solutions
- Partner with business leaders to operationalize AI into daily workflows
- Ensure responsible AI governance and lifecycle management
5. Data Governance & Data Culture
- Establish enterprise data governance, ownership, and standards
- Ensure data security and regulatory compliance
- Promote data-driven culture and data literacy
6. Organization & Leadership & Accountability
- Build and lead Data Engineering, Analytics/BI, and Data Science teams
- Define operating model combining central and domain data teams
- Develop talent and long-term data capabilities
- Govern Data & AI architecture, platforms, and standards
- Manage Data & AI budgets and vendors
