Executive Director, IT Data Strategy and Analytics

Role Overview: As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you will lead Data and Analytics, driving the organization's data strategy, governance, engineering, analytics, and integration initiatives. Your role will involve overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact data solutions, ensure data quality and compliance, and enable business intelligence for strategic decision-making. You will have the opportunity to build and lead a team of 15-20 employees. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement enterprise-wide data strategy and governance frameworks. - Oversee SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance. - Lead ETL processes and data stewardship initiatives. - Drive enterprise-wide data initiatives that impact strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. - Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data governance, analytics, and integration efforts aligned with organizational goals. - Design, develop, and manage data architecture and engineering teams. - Oversee the implementation and optimization of SAP BW/4HANA and Snowflake platforms for scalable, secure, and reliable data pipelines. - Lead analytics and BI teams to deliver actionable insights using SAP Analytics Cloud and Qlik Sense. - Collaborate with business stakeholders to define KPIs and reporting requirements. - Drive adoption of advanced analytics and data visualization tools. - Oversee data integration across systems using SAP Integration Suite and middleware solutions. - Ensure seamless data flow between enterprise applications and third-party platforms. - Mentor and develop data and analytics talent, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. - Collaborate with IT, business units, and external partners to shape data-driven strategies and influence decision-making. - Lead cross-functional collaboration and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of data solutions aligned with enterprise priorities. Qualifications Required: - 20+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or related roles. - Proven leadership experience in managing data teams and projects. - Experienced in Data Platforms like SAP BW/4HANA, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, MDG, BI tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, Qlik Sense, ETL Tools, and integration technologies. - Strong understanding of data governance, data engineering, and BI best practices. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. - Bonus Points: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience in portfolio management, Automation, AI/ML technologies, SAP BTP, etc. Experience in working in a global environment. Strong interpersonal skills. (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description),