Data Management Practice Lead

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The Practice Lead for Data Management is responsible for leading the strategic design and operational execution of enterprise data management initiatives. This includes overseeing the development of the data catalog, implementing data quality frameworks, managing role-based security access, designing the data marketplace, and supporting the architecture of the overall data analytics solution

Key Responsibilities :

Data Catalog Development

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise data catalog.

Ensure metadata is accurately captured, maintained, and accessible to stakeholders.

Data Quality Management

Define and implement data quality metrics and reporting frameworks.

Oversee the creation of automated data quality reports and dashboards.

Collaborate with data stewards and owners to resolve data quality issues.

Role-Based Security Access

Design and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) policies across data platforms.

Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).

Data Marketplace Design

Lead the design and rollout of a self-service data marketplace.

Ensure data assets are discoverable, well-documented, and governed.

Analytics Solution Design Support

Collaborate with data architects and engineers to support the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing analytics solutions.

Ensure alignment between data management practices and analytics architecture.

Leadership & Governance

Define and promote data management best practices across the organization.

Mentor team members and foster a culture of data literacy and accountability.

Participate in data governance councils and strategic planning initiatives.

Knowledge and Attributes :

• Excellent understanding of data modelling, statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
• Excellent ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Strong desire to acquire more knowledge to keep up to speed with the ever-evolving field of data science.
• Strong curiosity to sift through data to find answers and more insights.
• Excellent understanding of the information technology industry within a matrixed organization and the typical business problems such organizations face.
• Excellent ability to translate technical findings clearly and fluently to non-technical team business stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
• Excellent ability to create a storyline around the data to make it easy to interpret and understand.
• Self-driven and able to work independently yet acts as a team player.
• Excellent ability to apply data science principles through a business lens.
• Strong desire to create strategies and solutions that challenge and expand the thinking of peers and senior leadership teams.
• Excellent ability to think strategically about how to use data to drive competitive advantages.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications :

Required experience :

Data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)

Workplace type : Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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