Head of Data Management and Strategy | Data Scientist

ÖGK Kundenservice St. Pölten

St. Pölten, Niederösterreich, Österreich
Published Oct 24, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is a pivotal leadership role focused on establishing and leading the new Data Management department within the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing a comprehensive, organization-wide data strategy, institutionalizing a robust data foundation, and fostering a strong data culture across the organization. Day-to-day tasks involve orchestrating data usage and distribution, ensuring high data quality, and strategically connecting with other departments to create a solution-oriented environment. Key requirements include a relevant university degree, extensive leadership experience in data-driven environments, and deep expertise in Data Engineering and Data Quality Management. Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of strategic intent and implementation capability, especially concerning digitalization challenges in the health sector. This position offers the unique opportunity to build new structures, drive organizational change, and ensures high job security with transparent compensation and flexible hours.

Required Skills

Education

Completed relevant university degree

Experience

  • Several years of leadership experience in data-driven organizations
  • Several years of professional experience in Data Management or Data Governance
  • Professional experience in leadership positions, preferably in social insurance or healthcare
  • Experience in the Austrian social insurance and healthcare system (advantageous)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Nationwide travel readiness; Knowledge of the Austrian healthcare system and its institutions.