The Role

Imperial Brands is seeking a forward-thinking Head of IT for Data and Integration to operationalise data and integration in line with our strategic transformation programmes. This leader will develop and implement a thorough data and integration plan consistent with our organisation's strategic goals and aspirations and supervise the creation of data-driven solutions that promote commercial success and competitive differentiation.

As well understanding data strategy, this person must be able to ensure data readiness for our organisation as we deploy our transformational programmes. By utilising data technologies, including MDM, data platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics, the person will play a crucial role in governing our data assets, driving efficiency and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making across departments.

This person will also look to optimise integrations across our hub and spoke architecture by leveraging technologies including BTP, Webmethods and Azure Integration.  Furthermore, this individual will guarantee the ethical usage and protection of data throughout our operations. We seek a collaborative expert passionate about maximizing data's potential to propel our company's progress.

Principle Accountabilities

• Govern and deliver data and integration solutions in line with company strategy
• Inspire and lead a team of professionals to deliver data and integration change and drive sustained value realisation.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and culture across the organisation, and establish partnerships with external partners and vendors to advance the company's data capabilities.
• Lead the development and implementation of data and integration solutions that drive business outcomes and innovation, and establishes data management practices and standards that ensure governance, quality, security, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain data and integration roadmaps that align with the company's overall strategy and vision, and prioritises investments in capabilities and technologies that drive business outcomes
• Champion the use of data to drive decision-making and innovation across the organisation, and develop and maintain a culture of data-driven experimentation and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team of data and integration professionals, and provide mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities to help them grow and succeed.
• Enable a data-first strategy built on solid data foundations and governance, that scales to provide a modern business data platform.

Skills and Experience Required

• At least 10 years of experience in a data leadership role, preferably as a Chief Data Officer in a consumer packaged goods (CPG) company or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of data, analytics and integration, including data management, governance, architecture, visualization, quality, security, and compliance, with the ability to establish and maintain data management practices and standards.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful data and integration solutions for large transformation programmes.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to establish partnerships with external partners and vendors and drive data-driven decision-making and culture across the organisation.
• Strong leadership and visionary skills, with the ability to champion the use of data to drive decision-making and innovation across the organisation and establish a culture of data-driven experimentation and focus on business impact.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.