Head of Data, Analytics & Integration

Position Title: Head of Data, Analytics & Integration

Location: Remote 

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and speciality threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Data & Analytics to lead our data function and drive the organization's data-driven decision-making capabilities. This role will be responsible for defining and executing the enterprise data strategy, overseeing analytics and business intelligence initiatives, ensuring data governance and quality, and building a high-performing team of data professionals.

The Head of Data,Analytics &Integration will partner closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights that support growth, operational excellence, and innovation.

The role operate within a complex context of over 100 different business applications and matrix organizational structure.

Data Strategy & Leadership

· Develop and implement a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with business objectives.

· Establish a long-term vision for data management, analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making.

· Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data opportunities, risks, and investments.

· Foster a culture of data literacy and evidence-based decision making across the organization.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

· Lead the delivery of actionable insights through reporting, dashboards, predictive analytics, and advanced analytical solutions.

· Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of business intelligence platforms and self-service analytics capabilities.

· Identify trends, opportunities, and performance drivers to support strategic and operational decisions.

· Collaborate with business leaders to define KPIs and performance measurement frameworks. Team Leadership & Development

· Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data analysts, data engineers, BI developers, and data scientists.

· Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.

· Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the data function.

· Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships.

Integrations

· Lead modernization of legacy integration platforms and processes, creating a future-ready integration ecosystem that improves

agility, scalability, and operational efficiency.

· Partner with business, technology, and external stakeholders to deliver robust customer, supplier, and partner integrations that

enhance digital experiences and accelerate business value realization.

· Establish a comprehensive integration strategy, governance framework, and architecture roadmap to ensure secure, standardized,

and high-performing data and application integrations across the enterprise.

Stakeholder Management

· Collaborate with senior leaders across all business functions to understand priorities and deliver analytical solutions.

· Translate complex data findings into clear business recommendations.

· Influence strategic decision-making through evidence-based insights and storytelling.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential Desirable

· Stakeholder Management

· Collaborate with senior leaders across all business functions to understand priorities and deliver analytical solutions.

· Translate complex data findings into clear business recommendations.

· Influence strategic decision-making through evidence-based insights and storytelling.

· Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities, or stakeholders

· Manage Internal and External customer facing system integrations

 · Degree in relevant field

· Experience leading data transformation or digital transformation initiatives 

· Knowledge of machine learning, AI, and advanced analytics techniques

· Relevant professional certification in data management, analytics and cloud platforms

 · 2nd foreign language advantageous

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.