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We are known for offering a wide range of high-quality products to our customers.\nOverview\nWe are undertaking one of the most ambitious digital and operational transformations in the Irish retail sector. As Head of Enterprise Data, you will play a pivotal role in unlocking enterprise-wide value from data enabling faster decision-making, regulatory readiness, and AI-powered innovation.\nThis is not a custodial data role. It is a strategic, business-facing leadership position tasked with shaping and executing a data strategy that cuts across all business units from Supply Chain to Sustainability, from Customer to Compliance. You'll lead a growing multidisciplinary team across data engineering, BI, and governance while collaborating closely with senior executives and business leaders.\nYou will define how we treat data as a product, steward our enterprise data model, and enable self-serve analytics through modern tooling and federated ownership models. 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