Head, Data

Job Description

To translate SBG data vision and strategy as well as the relevant Country/BU strategy into data strategies in a medium Country/BU/Corporate Function to support SBG objectives. To implement the data strategy by coordinating and facilitating data programmes to enable consistent and effective data driven business decisions. To enforce governance and compliance, ensuring alignment to the relevant Group frameworks, policies and standards, including compliance to data protection legislation.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology, Data Science or related field

Experience Required
Technology Management
Technology
6-10years
Proven experience in demand and stakeholder management Integrating strategies with service providers to deliver large scale change projects from concept to implementation

6-10 years
Experience in working with senior business and technology stakeholders, balancing strategic requirements and delivery constraints. Deep knowledge and understanding of a variety of data platforms, including big data tools and relational database servers, e.g. Apache Hadoop and other NoSQL data platforms. Experience working in a multi-vendor and outsourced IT environment. A good understanding and proven track record in Agile development ways of working is required.
6-10 years
Proven experience in building and optimising 'big data' data pipelines, architectures and data sets. Proven experience in building databases, warehouses and reporting solutions, and building data integration solutions. Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools, and cloud services e.g. Redshif. Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement