Data Manager - Europe

DP World is at the heart of Europe’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the advantages of freeport status to our customers. As a dynamic and expanding global logistics provider, our people are central to driving sustained growth and innovation.

The Data Manager Europe plays a critical role in shaping and optimising HR data, systems, and technology across multiple countries and jurisdictions throughout Europe. Created as part of our continued focus on digital transformation and business growth, this role will lead the governance, integrity, and strategic development of HR data and technology solutions that support operational excellence and informed decision-making across the region.

Acting as the key link between HR, IT, Data & Analytics, Finance, Payroll, and external technology partners, the successful candidate will drive the implementation of new HR systems, oversee large-scale data migration and governance initiatives, and ensure workforce data remains secure, accurate, compliant, and accessible. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of HR technology and analytics within a complex, fast-paced international environment. 

• Act as the subject matter expert for HR data management, governance, and HR technology solutions across Europe.

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of HR systems, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.

• Drive standardisation of HR processes and data practices while ensuring compliance with local legislative and regulatory requirements.

• Manage the migration, transformation, validation, and reconciliation of employee data across HR platforms and enterprise data environments.

• Establish and maintain data quality controls, governance frameworks, and monitoring processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

• Partner with HR, IT, Data & Analytics, Finance, Payroll, and external suppliers to deliver scalable and effective technology solutions.

• Support the development of workforce analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making.

• Lead stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and business readiness activities to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.

• Provide expert advice on emerging HR technologies, industry best practice, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Manage and support Data Analysts across Europe, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Promote DP World values, safety culture, and commitment to excellence in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Significant experience managing HR data, systems, or HR technology within a complex international organisation.

• Experience delivering HR systems implementations, SaaS platforms, and employee self-service technologies.

• Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, security, and European data protection requirements.

• Proven experience working with enterprise data services, reporting platforms, and workforce analytics.

• Experience leading projects and delivering outcomes through direct or matrix-managed teams.

• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders, functions, and geographical locations.

• Experience within large-scale, transformation-focused environments would be advantageous.

Skills

• Strong customer-focused approach with the ability to understand and deliver against stakeholder requirements.

• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills across all levels of the organisation.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence diverse audiences and facilitate change.

• Highly analytical with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate outcomes.

• Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments, adapting quickly to changing business needs.

• Innovative mindset with a passion for identifying and implementing technology-driven improvements.

• Strong understanding of data security, confidentiality, and data protection legislation.

• Technically proficient with a keen interest in emerging technologies and digital transformation.

• Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages would be advantageous.