Head of Data

Head of Data

GeoPostcodes

Brussels, Belgium

You’ll lead a team of GIS specialists, working alongside our CTO and Data Architect to ensure reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our data. You will manage delivery timelines, quality, and risk of our product updates, while building an environment where the team can thrive.

Your Mission

• Lead and coach a 10-person technical team, including GIS experts and data engineers;
• Maintain clear quality standards and ensure structured and risk-aware delivery practices;
• Plan and deliver regular data updates on time;
• Oversee team meetings, project plans and delivery tracking, ensuring internal deadlines are met;
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and coaching for the data team;
• Run daily standups, backlog grooming, 1:1s, and continuous improvement meetings;
• Partner with the CTO and Data Architect on long-term improvements to our data technology stack and QA processes;
• Represent the data team in weekly management meetings and product steering committees.

Job requirements

• 10+ years total experience, including 5+ years managing technical teams;
• Excellent communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• A strong understanding of software development and QA methodologies;
• Proven people leadership: you coach, develop, and nurture talent;
• Pragmatism, ownership, and a strong drive to deliver value.

Bonus points if you have:

• Familiarity with tools and tech like SQL, PostgreSQL, PostGIS/QGIS, Python, Bash, and ETL pipelines;
• Certifications in project or delivery management (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile);
• Experience with corporate IT principles like MDM, ERPs, APIs, or large-scale QA frameworks.

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