We’re Hiring: Group Head of Data and AI Architecture

ProTV, part of CME Group, is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to shape the future of data and AI across our group. The Head of Data and AI Architecture will lead the design, development, and governance of our group-wide data architecture. This role plays a critical part in modernizing CME’s data platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and regulatory compliance while enabling advanced analytics, business intelligence, and AI-driven innovation.

This would be a local employment contract with ProTV (Romania), but the role is reporting to the group and serving all six CME countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovenia.

About CME Group : CME is a leading content creator and broadcaster operating in six Central and Eastern European countries. It is comprised of six television broadcasters in Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic (TV Nova), Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, as well as Voyo, its original subscription video on demand platform. CME’s 46 TV channels reach a total of 49 million people, with market-leading channels in most of its markets. CME is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the PPF Group, a leading Czech-based investment group with operations in 25 countries across multiple industries including telecommunications and media. Behind all of our success, there is a community of people from a variety of professions, who love their work, strive to be the best every day and come up with new ideas all the time

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Data Architecture

• Define and implement the group-wide data architecture vision aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the migration from legacy and on-premise systems to modern, cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Harmonize data models, reporting structures, and semantic layers across all CME markets.

Data Platform Design & Management

• Architect and oversee scalable data platforms, including data lakes, warehouses, and semantic layers.
• Ensure efficient and secure ETL/ELT processes and seamless integration of internal and external data sources.
• Maintain and optimize data pipelines for reliability, performance, and security.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks covering data quality, classification, retention, and access control.
• Ensure full compliance with GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other relevant regulations.
• Collaborate closely with compliance, IT, and information security teams at both group and local levels.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Partner with Data Engineers, Analysts, Scientists, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality, accessible data for analytics and decision-making.
• Support business intelligence, non-financial reporting, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Act as a key partner in vendor and technology discussions related to data tooling and infrastructure.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor global trends in data architecture, analytics, and AI integration.
• Promote the adoption of modern technologies and best practices across all markets.
• Lead or contribute to cross-country projects aimed at enhancing data capabilities and reporting standards.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• At least 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, ideally within multi-country or matrixed organizations.
• Proven leadership in data platform modernization, cloud migration, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Deep expertise in data modeling, ETL/ELT design, BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and data governance.
• Familiarity with AI integration into data workflows (e.g., semantic search, predictive analytics).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to align technical vision and business goals.

Why Join ProTV

• Medical Plan: Access to premium healthcare services with options to include family members.
• Hospitalization Insurance: Coverage through Groupama for peace of mind during unexpected medical events.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and family challenges.
• On-site Massage: Relax and recharge at work.
• Meal Vouchers
• Holiday Vouchers
• Volunteering Days: 4 paid days to give back to the community.

📍 Location: Bucharest, Romania

📑 Contract: Local with ProTV

🌐 Impact: Group role serving CME Group in 6 countries

If you’re ready to make an impact across multiple markets and work in an inspiring environment full of creative people, apply now and be part of our international journey!