Data Management Manager

Job Description: Data Management Lead

Experience Required: 15+ Years
Location: Bangalore
Industry: Financial Services, & Others

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Data Management Lead with 15+ years of experience to define, implement, and optimize the organizations data management strategy. This leadership role focuses on data usage controls implementation (hands-on), data maturity assessments, current vs future state architecture design, and managing technical vs business data elements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mix of hands-on technical expertise, strategic vision, and stakeholder management skills, enabling the organization to maximize the value of its data assets while ensuring compliance, governance, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy, Maturity Assessment, and Architecture

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data management strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Conduct data maturity assessments to evaluate current capabilities and design a roadmap to the target state.
• Design and maintain current vs future state data architectures to ensure scalability, efficiency, and alignment with business goals.
• Manage and differentiate technical vs business data elements, ensuring alignment across teams and systems.

Data Usage Controls Implementation (Hands-On)

• Implement and manage data usage control frameworks to monitor, protect, and govern sensitive data.
• Lead the hands-on configuration and operationalization of tools for data classification, access control, and retention policies.
• Define and enforce data usage policies for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate data usage controls into the broader data security framework.

Data Governance and Quality

• Establish and enforce data governance policies, frameworks, and standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security.
• Lead the definition and management of critical data elements (CDEs), including ownership and lifecycle management.
• Develop and track data quality metrics, conducting regular audits to ensure continuous improvement.
• Monitor data lineage and establish robust documentation for auditability and compliance.

System Integration and Tool Implementation

• Oversee the integration and management of Master Data Management (MDM) tools, ensuring seamless data consistency across systems.
• Lead data migration and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Configure and optimize data governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica) for metadata management, lineage tracking, and quality control.
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure the implementation of scalable and secure data infrastructure.

Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on data strategy, governance, and usage control implementations.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., business units, IT teams) and external vendors.
• Drive organizational alignment on data-related priorities and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Team Leadership and Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of data professionals to deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Identify skill gaps and provide training opportunities to ensure the team remains ahead of industry trends and challenges.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams to enhance overall data management capabilities.

Risk, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations and other applicable laws.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential data-related issues and vulnerabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to refine data management processes and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML) for data governance, quality improvement, and efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in data management, governance, and strategy.
• Proven expertise in implementing data usage control programs and tools with a hands-on approach.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, tools, and technologies (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Informatica, Collibra).
• Hands-on experience with data classification, lineage tracking, and retention policy enforcement.
• Expertise in conducting data maturity assessments and developing roadmaps for future state architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP Preferred) and data management tools.
• Experience in managing large-scale global data programs, including data migration and transformation.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced technical proficiency in data usage controls, governance, and quality management.
• Strategic thinking coupled with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good to know programming and scripting languages like SQL, Python, or R.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for hands-on execution and expertise in data usage controls, governance, and quality, we encourage you to apply!

Apply now to join our dynamic team and lead transformative data initiatives.