Are you a Data Mesh Transformation / Domain Enablement Lead and eager to consider a new project?
How about a role at a large Telecom company in Amsterdam?
General information
- Start date: Asap
- Duration: To be confirmed
- No. of working hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Hybrid in Amsterdam
- Contract type: Payroll or ZZP
- VISA sponsorship: Yes, if already in NL
As part of the strategic Unlock Data program at KPN, we are moving from centralized data management to a decentralized data mesh operating model. To support this transformation, we are looking to hire a senior data mesh consultant who will play a key role in enabling the KPN organization to work in this new way of working.
Below is the role profile we are aiming for.
Role overview
We are looking for a Data Mesh Transformation / Domain Enablement Lead. This person will combine strong data mesh expertise with the ability to actively engage, convince, and enable stakeholders across business and IT.
Note: Data mesh expertise is more important than telco experience.
Role positioning
- This is a senior role (lead/principal level).
- We are explicitly not looking for a pure technical architect or a pure change manager, but someone who can bridge strategy, change, and practical execution.
The role is critical in:
- Onboarding domains into the data mesh way of working
- Driving change and adoption, not just design
- Training non-technical audiences, helping them understand and apply data mesh principles in practice.
Key responsibilities
- Execute domain onboarding into the data mesh operating model.
- Translate data mesh principles into concrete, actionable ways of working for domains.
- Actively engage with senior stakeholders, build trust, and convince people of the new model.
- Play a central role in enablement and training, especially for non-technical stakeholders (business leads, data owners, managers).
- Help clarify and embed roles, responsibilities, and ownership in a decentralized data setup.
- Act as a thought partner within Unlock Data to continuously improve the rollout of the model.
- Develop and maintain trainings related to way of workings.
Must have requirements
- Proven data mesh experience (practical experience, not only theory).
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with business transformation and organizational change.
- Ability to explain complex concepts in clear, accessible language.
Preferred
- Dutch language skills (strong preference).
- Experience in telco or large, complex enterprise environments.
Does this role spark your interest? Then please provide me with your most recent resume and contact details, so that we can discuss this vacancy more detailed by phone!
