[Hiring] Head of Data, Analytics & Integration @Coats

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Data & Analytics to lead our data function and drive the organization's data-driven decision-making capabilities. This role will be responsible for defining and executing the enterprise data strategy, overseeing analytics and business intelligence initiatives, ensuring data governance and quality, and building a high-performing team of data professionals.

The Head of Data, Analytics & Integration will partner closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights that support growth, operational excellence, and innovation. The role operates within a complex context of over 100 different business applications and a matrix organizational structure.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field
• Experience leading data transformation or digital transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of machine learning, AI, and advanced analytics techniques
• Relevant professional certification in data management, analytics, and cloud platforms
• 2nd foreign language advantageous

Requirements

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish a long-term vision for data management, analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data opportunities, risks, and investments.
• Foster a culture of data literacy and evidence-based decision making across the organization.
• Lead the delivery of actionable insights through reporting, dashboards, predictive analytics, and advanced analytical solutions.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of business intelligence platforms and self-service analytics capabilities.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and performance drivers to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to define KPIs and performance measurement frameworks.
• Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data analysts, data engineers, BI developers, and data scientists.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the data function.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships.
• Lead modernization of legacy integration platforms and processes, creating a future-ready integration ecosystem that improves agility, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with business, technology, and external stakeholders to deliver robust customer, supplier, and partner integrations that enhance digital experiences and accelerate business value realization.
• Establish a comprehensive integration strategy, governance framework, and architecture roadmap to ensure secure, standardized, and high-performing data and application integrations across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across all business functions to understand priorities and deliver analytical solutions.
• Translate complex data findings into clear business recommendations.
• Influence strategic decision-making through evidence-based insights and storytelling.

Benefits

• Commitment to innovation and excellence.
• Diverse and collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to make an impact in the textile industry.
• Joining a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach.