About this role
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (occasional business travel to Germany, if requested)<br><strong>Language:</strong> German B2+ (documentation and communication are conducted in German)<br><strong>Seniority:</strong> Senior / Expert (equivalent to GCM6+)<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Permanent employment or B2B<br><strong>Project:</strong> major EU Municipality</p> <p> </p> <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Data Expert / Data Strategist</strong> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data strategies aligned with organizational objectives.</li> <li>Collaborate with business leaders, stakeholders, and technical teams to identify data-related requirements and opportunities.</li> <li>Define and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Design and optimize data management processes, data models, and storage solutions.</li> <li>Oversee data quality initiatives, including data cleansing, validation, and quality monitoring.</li> <li>Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.</li> <li>Support the implementation of modern data platforms, databases, and data pipelines.</li> <li>Provide expert guidance on data lifecycle management and best practices.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Master's degree in science</li> <li><strong>5 years of professional experience</strong> in one or more of the following areas:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Data Strategy or</li> <li>Data Governance or</li> <li>Data Management</li> </ul> <li>Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks.</li> <li>Strong understanding of data quality management and data lifecycle processes.</li> <li>Experience working with large-scale datasets and modern data platforms.</li> <li>Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Fluent German communication skills (minimum B2 level).</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Experience in public sector or large enterprise environments.</li> <li>Knowledge of data architecture and data warehousing concepts.</li> <li>Experience with analytics, reporting, or machine learning initiatives.</li> <li>Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li>Wellbeing programs & work-life balance - integration and passion-sharing events</li> <li>Private medical and dental care</li> <li>Benefits platform – shopping, cinema, sport etc.</li> <li>Co-funding of sports activities, e.g. Multisport & OK system cards, b-active program</li> <li>Courses and certifications e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, ITIL</li> <li>Conferences and Expert Communities</li> <li>Gift packages for special occasions: Easter, Christmas, Children’s Day</li> <li>Appreciation for seniority: additional days off, Atos Jubilee gifts</li> <li>Hybrid working mode (max. 2 times per month based on a location)</li> <li>Charity and eco initiatives</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What happens next?</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li>Quick conversation with HR</li> <li>Interview with a Manager/IT expert/project representative</li> </ul><p style="text-align:center">Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. <a href="https://atos.net/en/careers/atos-today">Read more</a> about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.</p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center">Atos is a recognized leader in its industry across Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. <a href="https://atos.net/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility-and-sustainability">Find out</a> more on our CSR commitment. </p> <p style="text-align:center"><br><strong>Choose your future. Choose Atos.</strong></p>