Head of Data Platform

At Viaplay Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, and TV channels. We believe in the power of content as a way of telling stories and touching lives, and expanding worlds.  

We’re looking for the best people to join us on our journey. We’re currently searching for a Head of Data Platform in our Stockholm office,  are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change? 

Viaplay Group is in the midst of an exciting transformation, modernizing our data landscape to power the future of entertainment. We’re evolving from current systems toward a next-generation cloud-based data platform.

To lead this journey, we’re looking for a people-centered and visionary Head of Data Platform, someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, empathy, and the ability to inspire teams through change. You’ll play a central role in building the foundation that connects our data, our people, and our purpose.

As Head of Data Platform, you’ll be responsible for shaping Viaplay’s data infrastructure for the future, ensuring the organization has clean, well-structured, and trusted data. You’ll define the strategy, guide the architecture, and lead a talented team of data engineers and platform specialists through one of our most important transformations.

You’ll not only build great systems - you’ll build great people.

In this role, you will:

Enhance Viaplay’s analytical capabilities by ensuring data infrastructure and pipelines are optimized for data-driven decision-making and actionable business insights.

• Lead the transformation to a modern, cloud-based platform, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies (Databricks, BigQuery, or similar)
• Define and execute the platform roadmap, balancing innovation with stability and scalability
• Partner closely with business, product, and leaders to create shared understanding and alignment around data strategy
• Champion clear communication, transparency, and trust across teams and stakeholders
• Drive pilot initiatives to test and validate new technologies before full-scale rollout
• Advocate for data reliability, governance, and quality - ensuring the platform is robust, secure, and fit for the future
• Create an environment where people feel inspired, supported, and motivated to do their best work

Who we are looking for

We understand you may feel confident ticking certain boxes more than others, and that’s why we always keep an open mind in our recruitment process. But, to thrive in this role, we do believe you’ll have at least some experience in the following: 

• Proven experience leading large-scale data platform modernization or cloud migration initiatives
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data pipelines, and modern data ecosystems
• Hands-on experience with one or more technologies such as Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake, Spark, or similar
• A people-first leadership style - you coach, listen, and communicate clearly, even in complex situations
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance in regulated environments

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience migrating ETL pipelines, modernising data warehouses, or automating data operations

• The opportunity to build something from the ground up – a modern data platform and a high-performing team.
• Technical ownership and creative freedom to shape architecture, tools, and best practices.
• We’ve got you covered! 30 days of paid vacation every year, an attractive pension and insurance scheme, and a generous parental leave pay lift.
• We provide you with various well-being initiatives, including a wellness allowance.
• Flexibility that works. We follow a hybrid model with three days a week in the office and the rest remote, giving you the best of collaboration and focus time.
• A safe space to grow and up-skill. Our learning culture puts you in the driver’s seat of your own development.
• An innovative environment with Hack Days once a year.
• Unlimited access to Viaplay’s entertainment offering – from live sports to new films and original series.

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