Data Platform Manager

 

Recruiter:

Star Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

Data Platform Manage..

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related incl Med Aid & Provident + Annual incentives


SUMMARY:
Role Overview: The formulation and execution of the Data Platform Strategy and Roadmap. Managing the daily activities of the team responsible for the design, build and implementation of the company’s data platform.

POSITION INFO:

Role Overview: The formulation and execution of the Data Platform Strategy and Roadmap. Managing the daily activities of the team responsible for the design, build and implementation of the company’s data platform.

Managing the daily monitoring and administration of the Data Platform. Establishing and maintaining the technical competency of the Data Platform team.

 

Responsibilities

Data Platform Strategy and Roadmap

Provide input into the Data Strategy on data platform architecture and technology topics

Responsible for executing on the Data Strategy technical roadmaps

Remain current with industry trends and thought leadership on modern data platforms and Data & Analytics technologies

 

Data Platform maintenance

Ensure the integrity, consistency, stability, sustainability, scalability and resilience of the data platform features and functions, both on premise and in the cloud

Establish the data operations (Data Ops) competency, supporting the Analytics community with data flow automation

Manage the Data Management backlog of defects, gaps and design features (as well as technical debt items)

 

Data Platform Technical Delivery

Deliver data architecture and technical solutions to business initiatives in accordance with the Data Strategy technical roadmap

Resource planning for and delivery on technical projects and innovation initiatives

Delivery on innovative Data & Analytics solutions through the practical application of latest industry trends - evaluate, prototype and proof of concept of new architecture methods, tools and products that may prove beneficial to the efficiency of the Data Office and the Company’s business users

 

Management

Manage a team of Data Platform Architects, Administrators, Data Architects, ETL Developers, Data Engineers and Front End Developers

Foster and grow a strong Data Platform & Architecture guild, with a focus on developing the technical expertise and skills of team members

Lead, develop and mentor team members

 

Relationship Building & Collaboration

Establish effective and collaborative partnerships with Enterprise Architecture and other relevant IT teams

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Relevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification

> 8 years’ experience in IT

> 5 years in a Data Platform related technical role

> 3 years in a Data Platform management role

Proven track record of delivering Data & Analytics technical solutions

Proven application of Data Management practices

Proven track record of implementing innovative Data & Analytics solutions leading to clear business benefits

Strong mentoring skills and the ability to lead a multi-functional technical team

Business-relevant technology leadership

Conceptual thinking and strategy formulation

Networking ability within the business and industry

Strong influencing ability

Ability to create structure from complexity

In depth knowledge of Data Management best practice, specifically in the context of integrated, modern data platforms

Extensive knowledge of software engineering and development processes

Abstract thinker who is capable of finding an appropriate solution to complex problems



 

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