e are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Data Platform and Governance to lead the organizations data management, governance, and reporting initiatives. This role is pivotal in establishing a robust data foundation that enables accurate insights, informed decision-making, and a strong data-driven culture across the company.
The ideal candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide data systemsensuring data quality, consistency, and compliancewhile leading a team of data professionals focused on building one trusted source of truth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, testing, and optimization of data pipelines, database schemas, and common data models.
- Manage issue resolution and escalations related to data quality, access, and reporting.
- Define and implement a comprehensive Data Governance framework, including policies, processes, and data standards.
- Oversee the architecture, integrity, and performance of data platforms to support business analytics and reporting.
- Drive the execution of data programs and initiatives, ensuring delivery against roadmap timelines and KPIs.
- Champion a data-driven culture, promoting ownership and literacy across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with data protection and security standards.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to align data capabilities with business goals.
- Support business units with timely and accurate data extraction and reporting needs.
Key Performance Indicators
- Data accuracy and quality
- SLA adherence for data and reporting requests
- Data platform security and compliance
- Timely delivery of data-related initiatives (vs. planned timelines and budgets)
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in IT, data analysis, or data management, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience leading data governance, data management, or analytics teams.
- Strong technical background in data modeling, database design, and data warehouse platforms.
- Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance outcomes.
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