Data Management Team Lead

Your responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition)

The Onsite Data Lead will play a critical role in driving Customer’s data transformation programme by anchoring an analytics data pod (onsite + offshore delivery model) supporting in-flight business-critical initiatives.

Impact Summary:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a business-critical data workstream already in execution, accelerating outcomes rather than starting from scratch
• Enable data readiness for operations, testing, cutover, and go-live across multiple enterprise platforms
• Orchestrate integration across ERP (SAP S/4HANA), planning, MES and supply chain systems, ensuring unified and consistent data
• Drive data lake, analytics, and reporting capabilities using Azure / Power BI ecosystem
• Act as the single point of leadership onsite, coordinating with senior stakeholders and leading a 4-member offshore pod

Key responsibilities include

• Lead and accelerate an existing data workstream, ensuring continuity and delivery pace
• Define and drive the data readiness roadmap for testing, rehearsal, cutover, and operations
• Identify and manage data objects across domains (master, transactional, production, supply chain)
• Coordinate data collection, cleansing, structuring and validation across multiple systems
• Ensure data consistency across platforms (SAP, MES, planning, etc.)
• Work with business stakeholders (finance, supply chain, plant ops) and SMEs
• Lead and govern offshore team delivery (Technical Lead, BA, Developers)
• Track and manage data quality, completeness, risks and dependencies
• Engage with vendors, implementation partners, and program leadership teams
• Provide day-to-day leadership, stakeholder management, and escalation handling
• Direct exposure to:
• Global food manufacturing and supply chain transformation
• Modern cloud data platforms (Azure Data Lake, Fabric, Analytics)
• Cross-functional business domains (manufacturing, supply chain, finance)

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition)

• Strong experience in Data Engineering / Data Management / Data Migration programs
• Proven leadership in data delivery within large transformation programmes
• Hands-on experience with Azure data stack (ADLS Gen2, ADF / Fabric, SQL, Power BI)
• Exposure to ERP & manufacturing ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA, MES, Planning systems)
• Strong understanding of:
• Data structures (master, transactional, operational data)
• Data quality, governance, and lifecycle
• Experience managing onsite–offshore delivery models
• Ability to engage business + IT stakeholders across functions
• Strong programme execution, problem-solving, and escalation management

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: (As applicable)

• Experience in CPG / food manufacturing / supply chain domain
• Exposure to plant start-up, cutover, or transformation programs
• Familiarity with data lake architecture and analytics product development
• Experience with Agile POD-based delivery models
• Knowledge of modern analytics platforms (Fabric / advanced BI tools)
• Understanding of data compliance (GDPR, data protection in cloud environments)