Intense Technologies - Head - Data Management (15-20 yrs)

Head - Data Management:

Company Description:

Intense Technologies Limited is a trusted provider of Enterprise Platforms and Tech-enabled Services, catering to Global Fortune 500 companies. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we specialize in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Education, and Energy & Utilities sectors. Our UniServe NXT digital suite is ranked No. 1 in Gartner Peer Insights, showcasing our commitment to driving impact at speed and scale.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Strategy:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy for the unit in alignment with the company's overall goals.

- Identify growth opportunities and market trends within the data governance services sector.

- Establish partnership engagement with popular data governance product organizations such as data bricks, snowflake etc.

2. Revenue Growth:

- Build a solid hunting strategy around acquiring new clients and cross-selling data governance services in existing accounts.

- Foster strong client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.

- Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to develop pricing strategies and proposals.

3. P&L Leadership:

- Develop and own the P&L for the Data Management Services Business Unit.

- Set and achieve financial targets, including revenue and profit margins.

- Onboard relevant skills or facilitate training/certifications for existing resources to build a fully functional data services business unit

4. Operational Excellence:

- Manage the operational aspects of the business unit, ensuring efficient service delivery and high-quality outcomes.

- Implement best practices, process improvements, and quality assurance measures.

- Monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets to meet client expectations.

5. Team Leadership:

- Build and lead a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing talent.

- Set clear goals and expectations for team members and provide regular performance feedback.

- Foster a collaborative and innovative work culture within the business unit.

6. Client Advocacy:

- Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, understanding their needs and driving client-focused solutions.

- Gather client feedback and translate it into actionable improvements and opportunities.

Qualifications:

- Master's degree in relevant field.

- Industry certifications (CDMP, AWS/Azure/GCP, etc.)

- Experience with specific industry verticals (Banking, Finance, Insurance, Healthcare).

- Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

- Experience with Agile methodologies.

- Publications or speaking engagements in data architecture.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

- 15+ years of experience in data architecture and solutions design.

- 8+ years of hands-on experience with MDM implementations.

- Proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale data projects.

Technical Skills:

- Expert knowledge of data modelling techniques (dimensional, relational, NoSQL)

- Extensive experience with major MDM platforms (Informatica MDM, IBM MDM, etc.)

- Proficiency in CDP platforms (Segment, Tealium, Adobe, etc.)

- Strong understanding of data integration patterns and ETL/ELT processes.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

- Knowledge of data governance tools and frameworks.