Global Foundational Insights Director

Job Description:

Global Foundational Insights Director

The Global Foundational Insights Director is a senior role within Global Business Operations, responsible for defining and delivering the strategy for workforce data foundations, automation, and enterprise‑wide insight enablement. The role works closely with the Enterprise Data team in Global Technology to ensure aligned architecture, governance, and scalable data solutions.

The Role

Data Model & Insight Enablement

• Lead design, optimisation, and governance of data models across workforce and time‑tracking domains
• Oversee ingestion and transformation workflows from Workday, Workfront, and other timesheet systems
• Partner with Enterprise Data teams to build integrated, scalable models and pipelines
• Guide offshore teams in developing Fabric semantic models to support self‑service and enterprise reporting

Automation & AI Enablement

• Set and execute the automation roadmap for workforce processes
• Assess and deploy automation technologies to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
• Support users on automation tools and best practices
• Contribute to practical AI use cases (e.g., workforce planning, talent insights)
• Integrate AI tools with HR, workforce management, and analytics systems while ensuring appropriate data privacy and security controls

Governance, Security & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and access standards
• Maintain data quality, lineage, and cataloging in partnership with governance teams
• Align requirements and delivery plans with Global Business Operations, Global Technology, and functional leaders
• Facilitate workshops and cross‑market alignment on standards and best practices

What you bring

• Expertise in enterprise data modelling, architecture, and semantic layer design
• Strong understanding of HR, workforce, and time‑tracking data (e.g., Workday, Workfront)
• Proficiency with platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and cloud data ecosystems
• Experience with automation frameworks and RPA/workflow tools.
• Exposure to applied AI in enterprise environments
• Strong grounding in data governance, quality management, and security controls
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional and offshore teams
• Skilled in facilitation, simplifying complexity, and translating long‑term strategy into actionable plans

A few of the benefits

• You'll have a great compensation package, private health & dental insurance and corporate discounts
• 29+ days of annual leave (25 days of regular holidays, birthdays off and 3 additional wellness days)
• We also offer the opportunity to volunteer for up to 2 days per year and tend to close down the agency between Christmas and New Years
• You'll have a hybrid working schedule, with flexible start/end hours

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:
London

Brand:
Global Business Operations

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent