Strategy & Data Transformation Leadership
Define and drive the enterprise data transformation vision and roadmap
Align data programs with business priorities
Establish governance frameworks for:
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Enterprise data standards
Translate strategic goals into execution-ready program plans
Program Delivery & Execution
Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale data programs (data platforms, lakes, pipelines, AI initiatives)
Define scope, timelines, dependencies, and success criteria
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Cross-team coordination (engineering, analytics, business)
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Risks, issues, and escalation pathways
Ensure delivery aligns with:
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Data quality and governance standards
Portfolio & Roadmap Management
Maintain and evolve the enterprise data program roadmap
Align delivery to build vs. buy strategy and portfolio governance
Drive prioritization based on business value and ROI
Manage delivery tracking via Azure DevOps or similar platforms
Financial Management & Governance
Own program budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking
Ensure financial accountability and transparency
Apply FinOps principles for cloud cost optimization
Establish and report on program KPIs and value realization
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
Partner with senior business leaders to align outcomes and priorities
Deliver clear, concise executive-level communication and status reporting
Translate technical progress into business impact narratives
Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Data Platform & Technology Oversight
Collaborate with Data Engineering to define:
Ensure alignment with modern data ecosystems:
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Azure, Snowflake, Databricks
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Streaming/batch architecture’s
Drive adoption of scalable, reusable data platform capabilities
Quality, Testing & Governance
Embed observability, monitoring, and data quality controls
AI & Innovation Enablement
Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot, AI-assisted development) to improve delivery efficiency
Support development of AI/ML-ready data platforms
Ensure responsible AI practices and governance compliance
Continuous Improvement & Operating Excellence
Drive retrospectives and continuous improvement processes
Introducing scalable delivery frameworks, tools, and best practices
Improve operational efficiency across programs
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation