Managing Director & Partner Netherlands (m/f/d) - Data Engineering

Callista has been a leading consulting firm for over 14 years, with a team of more than 160 professionals. As part of the group, Callista specializes in contracting within the Data Engineering field. We provide tailored HR solutions to companies and support them in executing complex, data-driven projects, including data strategy development, data warehouse and cloud lakehouse design and implementation, as well as AI initiatives.

Our approach as a trusted partner is built on expertise, quality, and exceptional service to help our clients achieve their goals.

In Switzerland, we have established a strong customer base with numerous successful data projects, particularly within large insurance companies, financial institutions, and industrial sectors. Leveraging these competencies, we aim to expand our presence and establish a significant footprint in the Netherlands.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• As Managing Director & Partner, you will have strategic and operational responsibility for the company, driving business development in data engineering.
• Oversee all operational and commercial processes, from acquiring new projects to ensuring success-ful execution and customer satisfaction.
• Leverage your existing network to expand the business and strengthen Callista's market position in the data engineering industry.
• Build and continuously develop a team of data specialists, ensuring close collaboration across depart-ments.
• Develop long-term partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support the company’s growth.
• Define and implement strategies for growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Achieve location turnover and net profit targets, with full Profit and Loss responsibility.
• Lead recruitment activities and manage a team of Consultants, Recruiters, and Sales Support staff. 
• Act as a mentor to direct reports, ensuring effective team development.
• Ensure business operations comply with best practices and current legislation. 
• Provide detailed management reports and insights as required.
• Negotiate commercial contracts with customers and ensure the delivery of best-in-class service. 
• Implement and execute a comprehensive business development and sales strategy.
• Identify staffing needs, issues, and opportunities.

Your Key Tasks:

• Maintain regular contact with customers to secure future inquiries and ensure satisfaction with their placements.
• Collaborate with the Data Engineering Team at Callista Group AG in Switzerland to drive business initiatives.
• Ensure Recruitment Specialists meet their targets and objectives.
• Attend and chair board meetings, conducting monthly feedback sessions with team members. 
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Maintain cost control and ensure budget adherence.

Requirements

Your Profile:

• You have extensive experience in data engineering and contracting, ideally in a leadership position. 
• You have proven experience in the implementation of data projects especially cloud data platforms and know the success factors of data driven projects.
• You possess an established, relevant network in the data engineering industry and can leverage this for business development.
• You are commercially driven and able to act both strategically and operationally to achieve sustainable success.
• You are highly willing to take on end-to-end responsibility and demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and action.
• Fluency in Dutch and excellent English skills are required. 
• Bachelor's level in the relevant subject area.

What We Offer:

• Challenging and responsible leadership role with significant decision-making autonomy. 
• An existing client base as the foundation for business expansion.
• An extremely attractive total compensation package with performance-based components. 
• The opportunity to actively shape the strategic direction of a successful company.
• A dynamic and committed team that will support you with expertise and passion.
• A long-term partnership and the perspective to further develop and scale the company.
• An intensive collaboration and sparring with proven data experts within the whole Callista Group.

Application:

If you are ready to play a key role in shaping the future of Callista and embrace the challenges of a growth-oriented position, we are looking forward to receiving your application! Please send your complete documents to ozleyis.cantekin@data.callista.ch or apply through our online portal.

For inquiries, Ozleyis Cantekin will be happy to assist you.