Data Solution Architect

The purpose of this role is to set the strategic direction for the team, taking ownership of the overall Insights and analysis discipline in the market and liaising with other channels to ensure an integrated response to people-based marketing objectives Job Description: Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society. Role Summary The Data Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing and optimising the data and reporting solutions that support the global Heineken business. Working as part of the Global Analytics team, this role acts as the connection point between client stakeholders, analysts, reporting teams, data engineers and technology partners to ensure data is accessible, trusted and transformed into actionable business intelligence. Initially, the role is focused on one global client: establishing robust reporting foundations, improving data quality and governance, and supporting delivery of dashboards, measurement solutions and insight generation across Heineken global and local markets. This is a hands-on role combining data architecture, reporting delivery, stakeholder management and problem-solving. Over time, the successful candidate will build broader leadership capabilities and contribute to the evolution of global reporting and visualisation capabilities across additional clients and solutions. Key Responsibilities Data & Reporting Solutions Own the design and delivery of reporting and data solutions for Heineken. Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of global dashboards and reporting frameworks. Translate business requirements into scalable data and reporting solutions. Work with data engineering and technology teams to ensure reliable data pipelines and reporting infrastructure. Identify opportunities to improve reporting automation, standardisation and efficiency. Support measurement frameworks that connect media, marketing, sales and brand performance data. Data Governance & Quality Collaborate with the Data Operations team to establish data governance processes, definitions and standards. Ensure reporting outputs are based on trusted and consistent data sources. Client & Stakeholder Management Act as a day-to-day point of contact for data and reporting requirements. Partner with client stakeholders, market teams, analysts and technology partners to understand business needs. Facilitate requirement-gathering sessions and translate needs into clear delivery plans. Support senior leadership with reporting recommendations, roadmap planning and prioritisation . Insight Delivery Ensure dashboards and reporting outputs answer business questions and support decision-making. Work alongside analytics teams to bring together reporting, measurement and insight generation. Help identify opportunities to improve visibility of performance, effectiveness and growth opportunities. Capability Building Contribute to the development of reporting best practices and reusable solutions. Stay informed of emerging reporting, visualisation and analytics technologies. Support testing and adoption of new reporting capabilities, AI-enabled solutions and automation opportunities. Share knowledge and support junior team members where appropriate . What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months Establish a deep understanding of Heineken’s global data and reporting ecosystem . Successfully implement and improve key global reporting solutions. Improve consistency, quality and reliability of reporting outputs. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and global market teams. Create clear documentation, governance processes and reporting standards. Enable faster and more actionable decision-making through improved reporting and data accessibility. Skills & Experience Experience in reporting, business intelligence, analytics or data solutions roles. Strong understanding of data structures, reporting workflows and dashboard development. Working knowledge of data engineering concepts, including data modelling, ETL/ELT, data pipelines, APIs and cloud-based data platforms. Not afraid to get hands-on when needed. Experience working with modern data stacks such as Snowflake, BigQuery , Databricks, Azure. Experience with visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio or similar. Ability to translate business requirements into practical data and reporting solutions. Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with multiple data sources and complex reporting requirements. Excellent communication and presentation skills. What we offer This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. Inclusion and Diversity At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com , quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. #LI-Hybrid Location: London Brand: Global Media Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent