Data Expert / Data Strategist

Location: Remote (occasional business travel to Germany, if requested)
Language: German B2+ (documentation and communication are conducted in German)
Seniority: Senior / Expert (equivalent to GCM6+)
Employment Type: Permanent employment or B2B
Project: major EU Municipality

We are looking for an experienced Data Expert / Data Strategist to join a strategic data management initiative supporting the major EU Municipality. In this role, you will help define and execute data strategies, establish governance frameworks, manage enterprise data assets, and enable data-driven decision-making across multiple public-sector projects.

The position offers a high degree of autonomy and requires a professional capable of translating business goals into effective data management, governance, and analytics practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders, stakeholders, and technical teams to identify data-related requirements and opportunities.
• Define and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and optimize data management processes, data models, and storage solutions.
• Oversee data quality initiatives, including data cleansing, validation, and quality monitoring.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Support the implementation of modern data platforms, databases, and data pipelines.
• Provide expert guidance on data lifecycle management and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in science
• 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Data Strategy or
• Data Governance or
• Data Management
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data quality management and data lifecycle processes.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and modern data platforms.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent German communication skills (minimum B2 level).

Nice to Have

• Experience in public sector or large enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of data architecture and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with analytics, reporting, or machine learning initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

What’s in it for you? 

• Wellbeing programs & work-life balance - integration and passion-sharing events
• Private medical and dental care
• Benefits platform – shopping, cinema, sport etc.
• Co-funding of sports activities, e.g. Multisport & OK system cards, b-active program
• Courses and certifications e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, ITIL
• Conferences and Expert Communities
• Gift packages for special occasions: Easter, Christmas, Children’s Day
• Appreciation for seniority: additional days off, Atos Jubilee gifts
• Hybrid working mode (max. 2 times per month based on a location)
• Charity and eco initiatives

What happens next?

• Quick conversation with HR
• Interview with a Manager/IT expert/project representative

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