[Hiring] Chief Data Officer @Rentokil Pest Control

Role Description

The Chief Data Officer, North America is responsible for establishing and implementing Rentokil’s data management strategies, policies, and standards to ensure the effective, efficient, and controlled use of corporate data assets while restoring executive trust and ELT confidence through a clear strategic vision.

• Hands-on establishment of a new and best-in-class Data Management Office process/function.
• Developing and implementing policy and controls.
• Day-to-day and strategic management of the function.
• Senior management level reporting.
• Key driver in establishing and maintaining a robust data management and governance program.
• Shape the data management and governance function to contribute to the organization's overall success in leveraging data as a strategic asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10 years or more of experience in data governance, data strategy, or enterprise information management roles.
• Five years or more in a senior level leadership capacity, ideally in large, complex environments.
• Experience in building data systems in a publicly traded environment.
• Proven track record of driving complex enterprise-wide data transformations.
• Deep technical and operational mastery of Master Data Management (MDM).
• Proficiency with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Familiarity with data architectures including cloud, lakehouse, and modern data platforms.

Requirements

• Define, establish, maintain, and continuously refine a robust data governance framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement data governance best practices.
• Establish, chair, and drive the Enterprise Data Governance Council.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Data Management and Governance function.
• Develop, modify and implement data ownership policies and processes.
• Institute automated data quality assurance frameworks and proactive monitoring protocols.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a centralized business glossary and metadata repository.
• Establish and enforce internal data sharing practices.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and IT Security to manage data-related risk.
• Engage with key stakeholders to promote data management and governance principles.
• Act as an authoritative strategic advisor to the ELT.
• Establish and standardize rigorous end-to-end processes for generating high-impact data analysis.
• Drive cultural change and promote data literacy and accountability throughout the organization.
• Work with enterprise architecture and IT to ensure data platforms align with governance standards.

Benefits

• Benefits start on day 1 for full-time colleagues - no waiting period.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities.
• Training and development programs available.
• Tuition reimbursement benefits for full-time colleagues.
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days & sick days.
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays.
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.