Data Director

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. 

We are proud of: 

• The work we do and the innovation we drive 
• Our values of share, care and dare 
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy 
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration 

The role  

You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams of strategists, architects, engineers, analysts, designers and consultants, helping enterprise organisations unlock value through data, AI and modern digital platforms.

Our capability is end-to-end; from strategy, discovery and advisory through to architecture, delivery and optimisation. We help clients balance business ambition with technical feasibility, ensuring transformation delivers measurable outcomes, not just great ideas.

Working across sectors including financial services, retail, automotive, media, healthcare, public sector and consumer brands, you'll encounter a diverse range of challenges, levels of maturity and transformation priorities. Success in this role requires the ability to adapt your approach to different client environments while maintaining a relentless focus on value and impact.

As a Data Director, you'll help organisations define future-state data ecosystems, modernise cloud and data platforms, unlock AI opportunities and build scalable capabilities that drive long-term growth.

You're a consulting leader who thrives in complex enterprise environments, helping organisations turn data, AI and technology into measurable business outcomes. You're equally comfortable facilitating C-suite conversations, shaping transformation roadmaps and guiding clients through large-scale change.

You combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical credibility. Whether defining a data strategy, designing an operating model, modernising a cloud platform or exploring GenAI opportunities, you stay close to delivery and work alongside architects, engineers and product teams to turn vision into reality.

You excel in ambiguity, bringing structure to complex challenges and aligning stakeholders around a clear path forward. You connect business objectives, customer needs, operations, technology and data to design solutions that scale across organisations, not just individual systems.

You'll build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, identify growth opportunities and contribute to new business development, while mentoring and developing consultants, architects and engineers across the wider practice.

Most importantly, you're pragmatic. You focus on outcomes over theory, balancing strategic ambition with practical delivery to create lasting impact for clients.

Must have qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data transformation or AI programmes 

• Strong consulting background with experience operating in complex client environments 

• Experience shaping modern data strategies, architectures and operating models 

• Deep understanding of cloud data ecosystems across GCP, AWS or Azure - GCP experience is essential.

• Experience working with modern data platforms and technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric or equivalent ecosystems 

• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills, including experience engaging senior leadership audiences 

• Hands-on technical credibility across data engineering, analytics, AI or architecture disciplines 

• Experience balancing strategic advisory with practical delivery leadership 

• Ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure to evolving transformation programmes 

• Strong systems thinking, connecting business goals, technology, operations and data 

• Commercial awareness, including experience contributing to proposals, pre-sales or account growth 

• Experience working within agile, cross-functional delivery environments 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

• A collaborative and pragmatic mindset focused on measurable outcomes 

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits  

This is a full time position based in the UK. 

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: 

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent) 
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs 
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts 

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud!

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.