As the Global Head of Consultation & Business Partnership for Data, you will join Randstad Enterprise Solutions, where our mission is to help the world’s leading organizations position for growth and improve business agility through the power of talent. At Randstad, we believe in a "human forward" approach, and in this role, you will be the critical bridge that transforms raw data into the proactive, actionable insights that empower our clients to achieve their business goals. We offer a remote-first, entrepreneurial environment—where your strategic vision and bias for action will directly shape the future of predictive and prescriptive decision-making on a global scale.

Randstad Enterprise Solutions

Randstad Enterprise Solutions — including Randstad Sourceright, Randstad Enterprise Group and Randstad RiseSmart — provides solutions and expertise that help enterprise clients position for growth, execute on strategy and improve business agility. Working across the broad spectrum of Randstad Enterprise Solutions, the collective experience of the teams encompasses all facets of the global talent spectrum, from the acquisition of talent to skilling and coaching to outplacement solutions. Enabled by innovative technologies, key offerings include HR and recruitment solutions, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed services programs (MSP), statement of work (SOW), outplacement, skilling/coaching and total talent solutions.

Enterprise Digital Office

The Global Digital Office at Randstad Enterprise is a team of dedicated professionals responsible for delivering innovative data and technology solutions to our clients.

We work across four pillars: Data & Analytics, Enterprise Tech, IT & Infrastructure & IT Security.

Together, these four pillars deliver data and technology infrastructure that brings innovation, automation, and standardization to our services. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible service and support so that they can achieve their business goals.

purpose of the job

Leads the function responsible for transforming raw data into proactive, actionable insights for business stakeholders. This role acts as the critical bridge between the technical data team and key operational leaders, ensuring that strategic data products, such as Talent Radar and BI monitoring, are effectively leveraged to drive planning, workforce management, and client partnership success. The core objective is to move the organization toward predictive and prescriptive decision-making.

key responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Consultation

• Client Partnership: Establish and maintain robust relationships with client partners to drive proactive monitoring and actionable insights based on data.
• Operational Alignment: Partner with Operations (ops) and Hiring Managers (HM) to provide data consultation that informs proactive Workforce Management (WFM) and Purchase Order (PO) planning.
• Consultative Approach: Serve as the expert consultant for business leaders, translating complex analytical findings into clear strategic recommendations.
• Operational Alignment & Efficiency: In collaboration Global Data Ops to partner with the PC&E team within Opex to align data-driven insights with standardized
• operational workflows, ensuring strategic recommendations are both compliant and optimized for peak performance
• Productivity & Growth Enablement: In collaboration with Global Data Ops & Talent Intelligence to drive measurable growth and productivity by identifying untapped opportunities in talent data, leveraging predictive analytics to optimize workforce management and resource allocation for both internal operations and global client accounts.

Data Application & Intelligence

• Data Product Enablement: Ensure the effective utilization and adoption of strategic data products, including Talent Radar and BI monitoring.
• Advanced Analytics: Drive the application of data to achieve predictive and prescriptive Management Information (MI).
• Value Realization: Track and communicate the measurable business impact and value realized through the successful deployment of data intelligence across different functional groups.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead the team (30+) responsible for managing the data relationship across various business units.
• Collaborate with data governance and engineering teams to ensure data quality meets the needs of client-facing insights.

performance management

• Take responsibility for the implementation of the team's performance management systems.
• Ensure all people management processes are carried out in line with company policy.

KPIs, Objectives and Timeframes

• KPI don’t exist yet

autonomy and decision-making

• Oversees the functions budget and ensures effective resource allocation
• Acts as a role model for the department / team members
• Is the main point of escalation for the department / team(s) (if applicable also for clients)

key stakeholders and interactions

• external
• Global clients on a senior leadership level
• internal
• Chief information officer randstad enterprise
• Randstad Enterprise leadership team & their offices
• Randstad Enterprise customers
• Global function leaders who oversee the Randstad Enterprise Group
• Account management and their clients
• Any functional areas within Randstad and operating company stakeholders who might be target groups of a specific product

education & experience

• University/Post-Graduate degree in Business, Economics, Data Strategy, or relevant field.
• Proven track record leading a client-facing data or business intelligence consultation team.
• Deep experience leveraging BI tools and analytical insights to influence operational decisions (WFM, planning, etc.).
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical executive audiences.
• Experience working in an enterprise data environment focusing on large-scale talent or market data is highly desirable.

knowledge and competencies

• Strategic Vision: Ability to think years ahead and build a viable product portfolio that transcends current business limitations.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Bias for action, comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to quickly pivot or fail fast.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple global functions (Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Finance) without direct authority.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of market sizing, revenue models and financial planning for new venture

The base salary range for this position is $161,250.00- $258,000.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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