Job Title:
Data Lead
Location:
Hyderabad (Work from Office)
Function:
Data Analytics / Business Intelligence
Employment Type:
Full-time
Working Days:
5 Days a Week
About The Role
As a
Data Lead
at NxtWave, you will be responsible for driving data analytics initiatives end-to-end — from translating business requirements into analytical frameworks to delivering impactful insights that influence decision-making across a business unit.You’ll define metrics, design scalable data models, and mentor a team of analysts to ensure consistent, high-quality analytics delivery. This role combines strategic ownership with hands-on problem-solving, playing a key part in building automation, standardization, and self-serve analytics across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end analytics projects — from problem definition and data collection to insight generation and visualization.
- Mentor and guide a team of data analysts to deliver accurate, actionable, and timely reports and dashboards.
- Define, track, and improve key business metrics (KPIs) in alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with business, product, engineering, and operations teams to gather requirements and ensure data-driven execution.
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance through structured validation and documentation.
- Recommend improvements in data collection methods and strengthen data pipelines.
- Automate recurring reports and develop self-serve dashboards to reduce manual dependencies.
- Translate data insights into clear business narratives and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Stay current with modern tools, technologies, and analytical methodologies.
- Take ownership of team deliverables, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong command of SQL, with the ability to handle large and complex datasets efficiently.
- Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift).
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Studio.
- Strong understanding of data modeling, KPI design, and metric standardization.
- Experience with data transformation tools (e.g., dbt) and workflow automation.
- Solid understanding of statistics and experience analyzing data in Python or Excel/Google Sheets.
- Strong data storytelling and visualization skills to communicate insights clearly.
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts (hands-on experience is a plus).
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading junior analysts.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data science roles.
- Strong proficiency in English and professional communication skills.
