Global Head of Data Platform Solutions

Mission

The Global Head of Data Platform Solutions is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Data Platform, Data Ingestion and Data Engineering solutions. This leader will drive the technical and strategic roadmap, and deploy resources in an agile at scale way for business service delivery that requires data platform solutions. The role requires deep expertise in enterprise software delivery, modern deployment methodologies, and leading geographically distributed teams.

• Develop and execute a global delivery strategy at scale of data platform solutions, Data Ingestion Solutions and Data Engineering solutions for BI services and Data Science Services
• Lead delivery execution across multiple, complex, distributed technology environments.
• Oversee planning, development, integration, and large-scale deployment of automation (including agentic automation) for data ingestion and data engineering.
• Manage and scale delivery teams, ensuring strong alignment between onshore and offshore engineering, architecture, and data and analytics service teams.
• Ensure robust governance over program delivery, solution cost, and solutions architecture.
• Champion modern software development practices including Agile at scale, DevOps, CI/CD, …
• Collaborate with internal technology leaders and business sponsors to ensure alignment with global strategy and local market needs.
• Actively contribute to the investment planning process and ensure strong reporting and transparency on investment needs and operating costs.
• Continuously monitor industry trends to incorporate best practices and innovations.
• Manage, optimize, and report on budget and expenses, with transparency on maintenance and running costs of the solution(s).
• Line manager of assigned resources.
• Participate in the approval process for deployment projects in line with the overall group governance.
• Ensure the right approvals for the contracts with vendors in line with the overall IT governance

Work Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT and digital delivery roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven experience managing large-scale technical programs in complex distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of modern data and AI platforms and solutions.
• Demonstrated success in managing global delivery teams and offshore development models.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience, including contract governance.

Education

University degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent experience

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 17-03-2026