Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Head of Unified Data Layer (d/f/m)
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About this Position
What you´ll do
- Define and drive Henkel’s Unified Data Layer strategy and roadmap, establishing a trusted, reusable, and AI-ready data foundation that connects data, business context, and knowledge across the enterprise
- Build and lead the Unified Data Layer organization, covering data architecture management, semantic technologies, metadata and knowledge management, and unified data experience capabilities
- Establish and govern the enterprise-wide semantic backbone, including business definitions, metadata, knowledge graphs, data contracts, lineage, quality standards, and ownership models to ensure one trusted version of truth
- Own the Unified Data Experience, enabling humans and AI agents to discover, understand, request, access, and consume trusted data products through a seamless one-stop-shop experience
- Scale the enterprise data product ecosystem, defining standards, lifecycle management, interoperability requirements, API strategies, and domain ownership models to make data reusable by design
- Enable interoperability across the data and technology landscape, connecting platforms such as SAP, Databricks, Power BI, Fabric, Salesforce, and future ecosystem services through a unified architectural framework
What makes you a good fit
- Master’s degree in computer science, data management, business informatics, engineering, or a related field
- At least 8 years of experience in data architecture, data governance, data products, or enterprise data transformation, with proven leadership of complex teams and initiatives
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into reusable data products, semantic standards, and scalable enterprise data capabilities
- Expert knowledge of data mesh, metadata management, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, data contracts, APIs, and data quality frameworks
- Excellent skills and acumen in building trusted, governed, and user-centric data access experiences for business users, BI solutions, and AI agents and advanced knowledge of modern data ecosystems and interoperability patterns across cloud, Lakehouse, SAP, BI, unstructured data, and AI/agentic architectures
- Fluent in English; German language skill is a plus
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
- MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
- CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
- Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
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JOB ID: 26099487
Job Locations: Germany, Berlin | Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.