Team Lead - Data Management (15-20 yrs)

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 organization's 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).