Data Consultant

Do you believe great decisions in everyday operations come from trusted data and clear insights? Are you ready to lead, consult, and shape how data drives performance across a complex logistics network?

Join our Data & Analytics team as a Data Consultant, where you’ll act as a strategic advisor and delivery lead across tribes and business units — enabling smarter decisions through data.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role 

DFDS is undergoing a significant transformation as part of our strategy “Moving Together Towards 2030”, with data playing a central role in enabling smarter, faster, and more connected decision-making across our Logistics division. To support this vision, we are investing in scalable data products, modern platforms, and cross-functional collaboration — and we need a strong Data Consultant to help bring this to life.

In this role, you will act as a strategic advisor and delivery lead, working closely with stakeholders across Logistics, Finance and Technology & Innovation to understand business needs, define priorities, and translate them into actionable data solutions.
You’ll lead a cross-functional team of Data Engineers and Data Visualization Specialists across multiple countries, ensuring our data products are technically sound, strategically aligned, and deliver measurable business value.

You’ll be responsible for shaping and maintaining the data roadmap and backlog for your area, supporting KPI and OKR definition, and facilitating stakeholder engagement and prioritization. The role requires a strong consultative mindset, the ability to navigate complex business environments, and a focus on enabling consistent delivery through structured planning and collaboration.

You’ll be part of our dynamic and supportive Data & Analytics Tribe, working alongside nearly 40 data professionals across Europe. Our environment is collaborative and innovative, with a strong focus on continuous learning, professional development, and delivering real business impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Consulting with business stakeholders to identify data opportunities and shape solutions that support operational and financial performance.
• Owning and maintaining the data roadmap and backlog for your area, ensuring alignment with business priorities and DFDS’s data strategy.
• Leading cross-functional delivery teams, coordinating engineering and visualization efforts to deliver high-impact data products.
• Defining and supporting KPIs and OKRs, in close collaboration with Finance and Operations, to drive transparency and accountability.
• Facilitating prioritization and planning, balancing long-term initiatives with emerging needs across Logistics.
• Ensuring governance and architectural alignment, working with central data teams to embed standards and scalable practices.
• Championing continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines strong stakeholder engagement with delivery leadership and a deep understanding of data. You might not tick every box, and that’s okay, but we imagine you:

• Have an analytical mindset with a passion for data
• Are great at building relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation
• Have a good mix of technical capabilities and project management skills
• Can maintain a holistic overview of a large business area and help steer prioritization for development to ensure we get the most value out of our data
• Have experience working in Agile or DevOps environments, and understand how to drive delivery in cross-functional teams
• Have at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role

Working at DFDS 

You’ll be part of a diverse and collaborative Data & Analytics community, working across locations and disciplines. Our Copenhagen headquarters offers a modern workspace with award-winning facilities, and we support flexible working and continuous development.

You’ll join the Technology & Innovation division, where we work with cloud-native platforms, event streaming, and scalable data architecture — all designed to support DFDS’ growth and transformation.

At DFDS, we promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community, and a healthy work/life balance, with flexible work arrangements.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.  

If this sounds like a match, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter explaining your motivations for this role. We review applications on an ongoing basis. 

For questions, feel free to reach out to Mia Appleby, Head of Analytics on miaappl@dfds.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.