
Virtusa
Data Lead
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
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Job expiry date: 02/06/2025
Job overview
Date posted
18/04/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
02/06/2025
Job description
The Data Lead will be responsible for defining and driving data strategy, governance frameworks, and analytics initiatives aligned with business objectives. This leadership role oversees the design and implementation of Azure-based data solutions, ensuring data privacy, compliance, and operational scalability. The ideal candidate will manage data pipelines, business intelligence reporting, and advanced analytics efforts while maintaining effective stakeholder engagement and change management processes.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Define and implement Data Strategy aligned with business goals
- Lead Data Governance and ensure data quality, compliance, and privacy
- Design and manage Azure Data Solutions architecture
- Oversee Data Engineering processes for scalable and reliable data pipelines
- Ensure data Privacy and Security as per regulatory standards
- Drive Business Intelligence and reporting initiatives
- Enable Advanced Analytics and data-driven decision-making
- Manage stakeholder communication and ensure effective Change Management
- Lead Strategic Planning and execution of key data initiatives
Experience & skills
- 13 years of relevant experience
- Proven experience with data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Expertise in Azure Data Solutions architecture
- Strong background in data engineering and pipeline management
- Experience in driving business intelligence and analytics projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning and stakeholder communication
- Experience managing capacity and change within large-scale data environments