Principal Engineer- Data Quality

5 - 10 years

14 - 19 Lacs

Posted:2 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

This is a position in Data Quality Lead to take ownership of data quality initiatives across the organization. This role is essential in ensuring enterprise data is accurate, consistent, and reliable supporting data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will assess the current state of data quality, define and execute improvement goals, and lead the implementation of governance and monitoring frameworks. You will collaborate across business and IT teams to embed quality controls, optimize data transformation, and enable scalable data processes aligned with business objectives.
 
What You Will Do
  • Assess current data quality conditions and define measurable improvement targets across business domains.
  • Lead Data Quality Management and Transformation efforts including standardization, governance, and automation of critical data elements.
  • Establish and manage frameworks for data cleansing, profiling, and rule-based validation.
  • Define and track data quality metrics using dashboards, scorecards, and audit processes to benchmark and improve performance.
  • Ensure the availability and effective use of Data Quality tools and platforms such as SAP Data Services , SAP Information Steward , and Microsoft Purview to monitor and enhance data quality.
  • Recommend and implement strategies to remediate data quality issues, ensuring solutions align with business goals and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with business leadership and key stakeholders to communicate the value of data quality improvements in business terms.
  • Drive a data-quality-first mindset by leading cross-functional collaboration between business units, IT teams, and data governance stakeholders.
  • Escalate unresolved or cross-functional data quality issues to appropriate business or governance leaders.
  • Participate in the design and deployment of systems and data integration processes to ensure quality standards and controls are embedded early.
  • Lead and support data quality improvement projects using structured methodologies, including resource planning and business process redesign.
  • Promote success stories and positive outcomes to build momentum and engagement across the organization.
What You Need to Be Successful
  • Bachelor s degree in business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance, data quality, or master data management.
  • Proven ability to design and implement enterprise-wide data quality frameworks and scalable processes.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to work across a matrixed environment.
  • Experience managing complex projects with structured methodologies and tools for tracking and reporting progress.
Bonus Points if You Have
  • Masters degree or higher accounting qualification would be a distinct advantage.
  • Good knowledge and experience working in SAP.
  • Prior experience of working in shared services / BPO industry would be a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders and other colleagues
What Makes You Eligible
  • Hands-on experience with SAP Data Services , SAP Information Steward , and Microsoft Purview .
  • Familiarity with SAP ERP systems and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML techniques for data quality profiling, anomaly detection, and automated rule generation.
  • Knowledge of regulatory data standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
  • Understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts, tools, and integration approaches.
  • Prior experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or similar sectors is highly desirable.
What We Offer
  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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