Data Strategy Lead (CDP/Data Clean Rooms)

ENI – Elizabeth Norman International
City of London
8 months ago
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  • Data Strategy Lead (CDP/Data Clean Rooms)| Tech business
  • 12 month contract (Possibility to extend/go perm too)
  • Competitive salary + benefits
  • Hybrid (3 days in Surrey)


We’re looking for aCustomer Data Leadto drive the strategy and delivery of cutting-edge data platforms, including cleanrooms and customer activation tools for one of the world’s most recognisable consumer tech brands.


In this role, you'll have real ownership:shaping platform architecture, leading innovation projects with AI and automation, and partnering with markets across Europe to activate meaningful customer campaigns.


This is not a data analyst role. It's a strategic leadership role for someone who understands first-party (1PD) data, has worked with CRM and marketing platforms, and knows how to manage GDPR-compliant data sharing. You'll lead a pilot project that enables secure collaboration between key retail channel partners.


What You’ll Do

  • Own the roadmap for customer data platforms across Europe.
  • Lead delivery of data cleanrooms and marketing tech capabilities.
  • Partner with agencies and internal teams to enhance ROI, insights, and performance.
  • Ensure GDPR/e-privacy compliance across partner collaborations.
  • Pilot new technologies to improve the customer journey.


We’re Looking For

  • A strategic leader with a strong technical background in data and marketing platforms.
  • Experience in enterprise marketing Platforms (Adobe Marketing Cloud, Salesforce marketing cloud)
  • Experience delivering analytics platforms, cleanrooms (e.g., Decentriq, Liveramp, Infosum), and CRM activation tools.
  • Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and driving cross-market collaboration.
  • Skilled in managing virtual teams and complex vendor relationships.
  • Exposure to major brands or global tech companies is a bonus.


Perks & Benefits

  • Very competitive salary+ performance-based bonus.
  • Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home).
  • 25 days holiday + birthday off 🎉.
  • Pension contribution, volunteering days, and product discounts.


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