Vice President - Data Governance

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Vice President - Data Governance

The Platform Lead Navigator position based at Mumbai office is responsible for modernizing and scaling Navigator ( data catalog and metadata management) platform. This hands-on role combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise to drive the evolution of enterprise-wide data governance and metadata management solutions. The position requires someone who can bridge technical implementation by integrating with the systems alongside business needs while leading a team of developers to deliver robust data catalog solutions across the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Lead the technical vision and architecture for the data catalog platform

Design and implement scalable solutions for enterprise-wide Data Governance and metadata management

Customize and enhance the existing 3rd party catalog tool to meet specific requirements

Establish technical standards, best practices and drive automation initiatives for data catalog and lineage tracking

Become the subject matter expert for the data catalog platform platform customization, integration with systems including cloud platforms

Team Leadership & Development

Guide and mentor team members in technical implementation and best practices

Assist in expanding the platform usage across group entities.

Lead platform enhancement initiatives from conception to delivery

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Platform Modernization

Develop and execute strategy for platform modernization

Design and implement API-first approaches for improved accessibility of data catalog/lineage features

Create automated promotion processes for efficient deployment

Optimize platform performance and administration

Stakeholder Management

Partner with CDO office to align platform capabilities with Data governance and metadata management requirements

Work closely with internal clients for successful platform onboarding

Provide technical consultation to business teams on platform usage

Qualifications

Technical Experience

12+ years of experience in technology, with at least 5 years in data platform development

Strong experience with data catalog tools and metadata management platforms

Proven expertise in data lineage implementation and automation

Deep understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices

Experience with API development and integration

Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or similar

Knowledge of data modelling and database management systems

Experience with Messaging Systems such as Kafka, Solace, Pulsar

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Understanding of core AWS services, and AWS architecture best practices

Proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS

Ability to use the AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, and SDKs to write applications

Ability to use a CI/CD pipeline to deploy applications

Excellent written and oral communication skills along with the ability to present clear and concise solutions to stakeholders and IT partners.

Ability to work and communicate with both business and technical experts

College or University degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science and/or relevant degree

Preferred Skills:

Experience with specific data catalog tools (like Collibra, Alation, Atlan or similar)

Financial industry certifications

Experience with data quality management tools

Knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in data management

Passionate about data and analytics, analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude

Visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau