Data Lead

The Data Lead is responsible for overseeing data management, analytics initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality data solutions. This role involves leading data teams, defining data strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management: o Lead and mentor data engineers, analysts, and modelers. o Allocate resources and manage priorities for data projects. Data Strategy & Governance: o Define and implement data governance frameworks and standards. o Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements. Solution Design & Delivery: o Oversee design and implementation of data architecture and pipelines. o Ensure data solutions meet business requirements and performance standards. Analytics Enablement: o Support advanced analytics, BI, and reporting initiatives. o Collaborate with business teams to identify data-driven opportunities. Quality & Performance: o Monitor data quality and integrity across systems. o Optimize data processes for scalability and efficiency. Stakeholder Collaboration: o Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams. o Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in data architecture, modeling, and analytics. Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Knowledge of ETL tools, BI platforms, and big data technologies. Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Data Analytics Specialty, Google Data Engineer) preferred