VP of Data & Insights

Company overview :

At Leapwork, our vision is to break down the barriers between humans and computers through the world’s most accessible automation platform. We are the leading global AI-powered visual test automation solution, enabling some of the world’s largest enterprises to adopt, scale, and maintain automation – in under 30 days.

In today’s environment, where efficiency, automation, and cost optimization are essential to enterprise growth, we are uniquely positioned to deliver impact.

In 2023, Microsoft, the world’s largest and most recognizable software company, recognised Leapwork as a truly innovative and disruptive product, leading to a strategic partnership that continues to be a major growth catalyst.

The role :

As Head of Data at Leapwork, you’ll define how data drives business growth and innovation. You’ll lead the vision and strategy for transforming data into a core business asset, building the systems, culture, and capabilities that empower teams across the company. With Leapwork’s data function still in its formative stages, you’ll be instrumental in building it from the ground up—establishing the structures, tools, and practices that will power our data-driven future. From shaping our data architecture to unlocking insights through AI, you’ll ensure that decisions at every level are faster, smarter, and grounded in truth. Join us in leading Leapwork’s transformation into a fully data-driven, AI-powered organization.

Role Responsibilities :

• Data Strategy & Vision : Develop and implement a compelling data vision and strategy that aligns with overall business objectives, with a particular focus on establishing foundational data capabilities and frameworks in a greenfield environment.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor data science, engineering, and analytics teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Data Governance : Establish frameworks and policies for data collection, storage, security, and compliance to ensure data integrity and trustworthiness.
• Data Infrastructure : Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data infrastructure, including modern cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or Snowflake, ensuring seamless data flow, governance, and performance across the organization.
• Data Analysis & Insights : Guide the development of analytics frameworks, dashboards, and advanced analyses to generate actionable insights and inform strategic decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner with business leaders, IT, and other departments to understand their data needs and deliver solutions that address challenges and opportunities.
• Data Literacy & Culture : Promote data literacy across the organization and foster a data-driven decision-making culture.
• Innovation : Stay abreast of advancements in analytics and data technologies, and champion innovative solutions, including AI and machine learning.

Role Requirements

Why Leapwork?

We are on an exciting journey of global growth – and this is your chance to get onboard and an opportunity to lead and shape digital transformation initiatives in a forward-thinking company, working with and learning from a talented and passionate team committed to innovation and excellence

By joining our team, you’ll become part of a fast-paced international environment where you can grow, challenge yourself, and do what inspires you. We work hard, but have fun while doing it – and we believe that collaboration, social activities and celebration are keys to success.

Our Leapwork principles :

Our five key principles capture the essence of what it means to be a part of our world-class team! They are integral to how we approach our work and one another, and they serve as a roadmap to our continued growth, development, achievements, and success.

We listen to our customers, understand their pain points and focus on what matters to them.

Leading means guiding others towards the solutions to our challenges.

We make commitments, follow through and deliver work we’re proud of.

We do our bestwork every day, holding ourselves and others to the highest standards.

We treat each other with respect, always. We’re different, not indifferent.