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Deputy Head of Data

Hong Kong Permanent View Job Description
Enterprise - Gobal presenseStart-up mindset and forward-thinking cultureUse data to talk business Problem-solver (especially in open-ended questions from C-Level)All-rounded background - data, applications and operations/ financeAWS, GCP, Databricks, Alteryx, Power BI, TableauExploration to MLOps and AI modelsTeam Leadership
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  • Large enterprise with global presense
  • Data Analytics & Management, Problem-solver

About Our Client

Our client is a market leader with global presence. To cope with their business growth, they are hiring a Deputy Head of Data to be 2nd chair of the data team across SEA.

Job Description

- Work with Head of Data to manage and expand the team across SEA with 10+ people, including Data Engineer, BI Developers, Data Analyst etc.
- Work with Head of Data to define data vision, strategy and roadmap, explore expansion plan/ opportunity
- Drive data culture, define Data Strategy, Management and Governance. Ensure reliable and friendly self-serve data environment for users.
- Drive Transformation and Innovation more than just data, but co-relates it with application and operations in general. Actively provide practical solutions to C-Level on how to improve/ advance the business
- Manage Data Architecture and Unified Data Structure
- Drive Modelling, Analytics and Insights across trends, transactions, finance, members, pre/post campaign etc., understand customer behavior and pattern, perform segmentation and provide recommendations with insight storytelling to business leaders.
- Business partner with regional BUs, provide data solutions with transformation projects driven.
- Strong in fronting C-Levels, proactive in discovering and resolving open-minded business questions with the use of data.
- Discover the latest data technologies, discover the feasibility and benefits bringing into the corporate environment
- Work with IT to maintain Machine Learning Operations (MLOps). Discover the use case on ML Models and AI solutions and drive vendor/ technical team on development

The Successful Applicant

- Bachelor in Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science or relevant disciplines.
- 12+ years' experience with All-rounded background with Data and IT (Application and Operations/ Finance plus); Currently at Senior Manager grade or above
- Hands on with SQL, Python
- Hands on with dashboard development (Power BI/ Tableau.).
- Experience in Data Analytics, Modelling and Insights
- Experience with data warehousing/ DaaS, ETL processes, and data governance.
- Experience with Snowflakes, AWS S3, AWS Glue, AWS Document DB, AWS Athena is a plus
- Experience in any Cloud Data Platform, AWS is a huge plus
- Experience in from scratch projects, possess both enterprise and start-up experience is a plus
- Strong in using data to talk business
- Confident, patient, mature and outspoken in presentations; Strong capability in answering open-ended business questions using data. Able to relate one to another
- Strong communicator across multi-cultural business users. Excellent data translator.
- Strong problem-solver, capability in making business impact with data
- Experience in data enablement with self-service BI hub is a plus
- Experience in MLOps and AI models is a plus
- B2C/ Brands industry background is a huge plus.
- Regional/ global project experience is a plus.
- People Management experience is a must.
- Good command in Chinese and English.
- Able to think out of the box and not just only follow SOP, adaptive to fast-paced, unstructured environment
- Calm, logical and practical leader with can-do attitude and ever-learning mindset.

What's on Offer

Our client provides attractive compensation with sustainable career path to the candidate.

Contact
Eliza Lai
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6472763
Phone number
+852 2848 4741

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
IT Data Analysis
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Eliza Lai
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4741
Job Reference
JN-072024-6472763

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.