Head of Data

Join us at Gorilla and be part of a mission to transform the energy industry. At Gorilla you'll play a vital role in developing cutting-edge data solutions that drive us towards a net-zero future. Our focus is on crafting efficient, reliable, and flexible software applications to tackle the unique challenges of data processing and analysis in the energy sector. Together, we're not only driving digital transformation and maximizing ROI for our clients but also contributing to the global effort of achieving net-zero emissions through technology and data-driven insights

Your role

Reporting to Joris Van Genechten, you will strategically lead the Data team, ensuring alignment with company objectives, product vision, and customer satisfaction. This role focuses on evangelizing modern data processes, driving innovation, and achieving excellence in data architecture and big data processing across the entire company. The responsibilities will include:

• Development and management of the team roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals and product milestones.
• Effective communication of the roadmap to team members and stakeholders, adjusting as necessary based on feedback and changing priorities.
• Setting business aligned objectives for the team, with regular performance reviews to provide feedback and guidance to promote continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ensuring the team’s work consistently meets or exceeds customer expectations by monitoring feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
• Enablement of cross-functional data collaboration to inspire and teach best data practices.
• Release of thought leadership content around modern enterprise data strategies internally and externally
• Evangelism of modern data standards in the company.

What you'll need

• A demonstrated ability to lead a data team strategically, aligning its work with business objectives.
• The ability to build high-performing teams and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Skills in teaching and promoting best data practices across the organization.
• Expertise in enterprise data strategies and scalable big data architectures.
• Proficiency in data processing technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong skills in data analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and practices to ensure data integrity, privacy, and security.
• Experience in integrating AI solutions to optimize business processes.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to evangelize data standards and innovations within and outside the company.

About the Product TEAM 🧑‍🤝‍🧑✨

Moving from a startup to a scale-up we are keeping our innovative spirit whilst we build the foundations of tomorrow's energy retailers software and data infrastructure. Product is the foundation of our company and needs to perform at a top level to make our vision a success. Product is driven by many talented and opinionated people who are eager to drive our vision forward. It is the place where engineering, technology, data, architecture and energy expertise come together to make a difference.

Where and how you’d work 🌎🏠

As head of data/ team lead you are expected to be present and guide the team which is mostly based in our Antwerp office. This can be done partially remotely but we do expect you to bring the team together on key moments and make sure they are motivated and empowered.

Office Mix

This role is currently an Office-Mix Hybrid role. This means you would chat with your leader and team to define the number of days you need to be together to collaborate and achieve outcomes in close proximity. This is often 1 - 2 days a week. The other days you have flexibility.

This opportunity is for you if:

• You want to inspire and teach team members, the company and customers on the benefits of a strong data strategy.
• You love talking to customers and stakeholders about data and data ecosystems both high level and more low level.
• You get excited from pushing and organising the team to create incredible steps forward and realise our vision and want to motivate and guide them each step of the way.

What’s in it for you 👀💰

• Flexible work options - whether you choose Office Mix or Remote First Mix (currently available within certain timezones and locations). We offer country-specific mobility benefits, and the ability to work flexible hours. You will be equipped with the best technology for remote work.
• A job with purpose At Gorilla, we’re not just watching the world change—we’re making it happen! 🌍⚡ We provide cutting-edge data services to energy retailers, helping them tackle climate change while keeping the lights on; we’re here to make a big impact and have some fun along the way.
• Renumeration Approach which is clear and no-nonsense based on your experience and location.
• Core Benefits - Wherever your location, you can expect a generous PTO allowance and health insurance coverage.
• Career Growth opportunities As Gorilla is growing at an incredible pace, you can leave your mark – growing alongside Gorilla. Lifelong learning is part of our DNA, and we care about your individual dreams and ambitions, beyond just work.
• International Travel We host Gorilla Company Wide Gatherings where we all get a chance to see each other in real life. Past locations have included Portugal, Amsterdam, and Wallonia.