Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Data Platform Center is responsible for leading and managing the data platform team to deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable data platforms and data solutions.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
MAJOR ACTIVITIES OUTCOMES / MEASURES
Leadership and Strategy • The strategic roadmap is successfully developed and implemented, aligning with the overall data and IT strategy.
• The enterprise data architecture is effectively designed and implemented, supporting group-wide data systems.
• Effective leadership is provided across all functional areas of the center.
• Alignment and value delivery are ensured through the key bridging role between business units, IT teams, and data stakeholders.
• A culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement is fostered within the center.
Enterprise Data Architecture • Principles, frameworks, and concepts of enterprise data architecture are effectively designed and governed.
• System design alignment and interoperability are monitored to ensure consistency across data systems.
• Integrated data and IT strategies are delivered through collaboration with IT architects.
Data Product Management • Business requirements are analyzed, and change requests (CRs) are effectively developed for the Data Warehouse and related data products.
• Data pipelines and reporting systems are designed and delivered to support compliance requirements such as those set by regulators.
• Cloud data product initiatives and other data products are driven, ensuring alignment with the broader Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) strategy.
Data Engineering and Operations • End-to-end data pipelines and data processing systems within the enterprise data area (Data Warehouse) are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained.
• Raw data is integrated into downstream systems to serve both business units (for analytics, AI/ML) and application/system needs.
• Stability, scalability, and cost-efficiency of data delivery systems and daily operations are ensured.
• Infrastructure support, application support, and security fixes for systems under the Data Platform Center’s management are effectively led.
Team Management and Development • A high-performance team is built and developed across Data Product, Data Engineering, Data Architecture, and CR Management functions.
• Roles, responsibilities, and performance standards are clearly defined to ensure operational excellence.
• Team members are guided and empowered, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Resources and costs across the center are managed and optimized to ensure sustainable delivery.