Henkel

Head of Data Platform (d/f/m)

Henkel  •  Düsseldorf, DE (Remote)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

About this Position

What you´ll do

  • Translate
    Henkel’s data strategy into scalable platform architecture, data products,
    and operating models, driving measurable business value.
  • Lead the Data Platform organization across platform
    engineering, data engineering, DataOps, and product teams in a BizDevOps
    model with end-to-end ownership.
  • Own the
    development, operations, and evolution of the global data & analytics
    platform ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Drive adoption of advanced capabilities, including
    agentic frameworks, AI-driven automation, and intelligent orchestration,
    to scale innovation and productivity.
  • Act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders,
    supporting high-impact use cases and translating them into platform
    capabilities and data products.
  • Ensure secure, compliant, and resilient platform
    operations, embedding cybersecurity, data protection, and governance by
    design.
  • Manage a
    significant investment portfolio and foster a data-driven culture across
    Henkel.

What makes you a good fit

  • Master’s
    degree in a computer science or related field.
  • Minimum
    10 years of experience in platform or data engineering and proven track
    record of leading large teams.
  • Strong
    business acumen and ability to collaborate closely with technical and
    non-technical teams.
  • Eagerness
    to consult and drive data literacy within the enterprise.
  • Capacity to develop a clear understanding of business
    challenges, derive a solution concept and translate it into relevant tasks
    for your teams.
  • Expert knowledge of DevOps, DataOps and agile
    practices.
  • Excellent skills and experience in building and
    operating a business-critical platform.
  • Advanced knowledge in data architecture, data
    engineering, and cloud-based data services preferably on Azure,
    Databricks, Google.
  • Fluent in English; German language is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
  • MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
  • CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
  • Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

Note: The email address you provide during the application process may also be used in later stages (e.g. for contract execution via digital tools). Please ensure that only you have access to this mailbox and that you can securely receive confidential information through it.


Henkel

About Henkel

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.

Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.

Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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