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About the Role

The Head of Data, GSA leads the Data Intelligence Unit for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, fostering a data-driven culture. This role acts as a bridge between local business units and regional/global Data Intelligence teams, combining strategic advisory, analytical and technical leadership, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration. The Head of Data ensures data and insights measurably contribute to regional business priorities while aligning with broader Data Intelligence strategies.

Responsibilities

Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders through regular and ad-hoc analyses.
Develop a deep understanding of business priorities in the supported markets.
Drive the evolution of analytics from descriptive to diagnostic and predictive approaches, actively shaping methodologies, approaches, and best practices.
Implement the regional Data Intelligence strategy for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, translating strategic priorities into concrete actions for reporting, tools, data products, and capability building.
Coordinate collaboration with data teams across multiple markets, promoting best practice sharing and ensuring consistency in KPI definitions, reporting standards, and governance.
Support the development and implementation of regional KPI frameworks, dashboards, and reporting standards, as well as migration to modern data platforms and AI-driven workflows.
Support the implementation of global standards for data, tools, KPI definitions, and analytical methods, contributing to continuous improvement of data quality and governance.
Empower business teams through training on data tools, dashboards, and self-service analytics solutions, acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Serve as a trusted sparring partner for senior stakeholders in the GSA region, representing local perspectives and business requirements in regional and global data initiatives.
Balance local needs with overarching strategic objectives.
Create balance between regional standards and local market requirements, convincing stakeholders through clear communication and data-based storytelling.
Promote the adoption of data-driven decisions at all organizational levels.
Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, supporting the team's professional development and ensuring effective prioritization and resource planning.

Requirements

Extensive experience in Analytics, Data Science, Insights, or comparable fields, ideally in a regional or multi-market environment.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to present complex issues understandably and translate business challenges into data-based solutions.
Proven leadership skills through direct people management and technical leadership of projects and cross-functional teams.
Solid experience in building and developing reporting solutions, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.
Experience with data governance principles.
Strong analytical and technical expertise.
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or comparable technologies.
Collaborative and proactive work style.
Desire to take on and expand responsibility in a strategic and international environment.
Experience in the music industry is advantageous, including a good understanding of streaming business models, digital music consumption, and key market dynamics.

Skills

Analytics
Data Science
Insights
Communication
Stakeholder Management
Problem-solving
Reporting
Dashboards
KPI Frameworks
Data Governance
SQL
Python
Data Visualization
Power BI
Tableau
Strategic Advisory
Technical Leadership
Talent Development
Cross-functional Collaboration
Data-driven Storytelling
Self-Service Analytics

Location

Berlin

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent
Flexible working hours
Home office

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

Public transport subsidy
Job bike
Sports subscription
Company pension plan
Streaming subscription of choice
Concerts and events
Exclusive training in the in-house Academy

About the Company

Sony Music Entertainment GmbH
www.sonymusic.de/

Equal Opportunity

We do not require your photo, age, marital status, origin, certificates, your parents' jobs, or other characteristics.
Show us in a CV or another creative form what makes you unique, what you can do, and why Sony Music sounds better with you!
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