Head of Data Platform

8 hours ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Safemind AB Full time
Viaplay Group entertains millions of people every day through their streaming services and TV Channels. Their talented people come to work every day with a shared passion and clear mission; to offer unique locally relevant storytelling, which spans premium live sports, films, and series.

They're looking for the best people to join their journey. Right now, we are searching for a Head of Data Platform to join their Stockholm office – are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change?

About the Role

As Head of the Data Platform, you'll lead and grow a team of skilled data engineers, collaborating closely with stakeholders to build strong data foundations. You'll play a key role in ensuring that the data infrastructure supports analytics and data-informed decision-making, enabling the organization to derive valuable insights and optimize internal operations as well as customer-facing services.

You'll contribute both strategically and hands-on, using your knowledge of data engineering, architecture, and tools to improve the efficiency and reliability of data pipelines. You'll play a key leadership role, collaborating with the broader data & analytics team to drive strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.

You will empower your team to design tailored solutions for processing structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, ensuring seamless data flow across the organization. You'll thrive in this role by navigating the complexities of a highly regulated environment while delivering impactful, data-informed outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Enhance Viaplay's analytical capabilities by ensuring data infrastructure and pipelines are optimized for data-driven decision-making and actionable business insights.
- Lead and build a team of data engineers, fostering innovation and keeping ahead of industry trends.
- Collaborate with leadership to shape and influence Viaplay´s strategy and direction.
- Develop advanced data pipelines to provide actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with engineering and product teams to support cross-functional metrics, testing, and measurement initiatives.
- Bridge technical and creative teams, encouraging collaboration and integration of diverse perspectives.
- Design and execute a data engineering roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee large-scale data integration into the Viaplay's data lake, ensuring seamless processes.
- Adopt a customer-focused approach, incorporating customer needs into data strategies.
- Own and maintain end-to-end data pipelines for smooth data transfer and storage.
- Manage external vendors and third-party data integration resources effectively.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader with a modern mindset focused on driving positive change and efficiency. This role is perfect for someone passionate about modernizing and advancing data platforms to meet both current and emerging challenges. If you enjoy making an impact and fostering innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to lead the way.

- Expertise in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines for diverse data types.
- Proficiency in data architecture, including data lakes, data warehouses, and high-performance systems.
- Experience with modern data engineering tools and technologies.
- Ability to lead, develop, and mentor the growth of data engineering teams.
- Track record of defining and executing a data engineering roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Strong collaboration skills to align engineering, product, and leadership teams.
- Background in regulated environments with knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security.
- Experience managing third-party vendors and integrating data sources.
- Proven communication skills for bridging technical and non-technical perspectives.

What they offer you

- 30 days of paid vacation every year, an attractive pension and insurance scheme, and a generous parental leave pay lift.
- Your well-being matters. They provide you with various well-being initiatives including wellness allowance.
- A safe space to grow and up-skill. Our learning culture puts you in the driver's seat of your development.
- Entertainment is what we love, and entertainment is what we do. So, unlimited access to Viaplay seems only fair for you to get to know the product – including TV series & viewing events, new release movie rentals, linear channels, and more.

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