DataLead ( Associate Director) Hyderabad

Michael Page; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programmes

Retirement benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Relocation support

Job summary

Michael Page is looking for a strategic leader for global data platforms in Hyderabad. This high-impact role involves managing enterprise data platform operations, focusing on modernisation and governance, while ensuring platform reliability and resiliency.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in leadership, and possesses strong expertise in cloud architectures and data governance frameworks. A hybrid working model promotes work-life balance, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data platform engineering and operations.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing large teams.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Snowflake and Informatica IDMC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise data platform operations.
• Define and drive platform roadmap including modernisation initiatives.
• Establish operational excellence frameworks including SLAs and SLOs.

Skills

Data platform engineering and operations

Leadership

Cloud-based architectures

DataOps

Snowflake and Informatica IDMC

Agile methodologies

Tools

Snowflake

Informatica IDMC

Job description

• Lead global data platforms & drive modernization
• High-impact role with strong growth & leadership exposure

About Our Client

A global professional services firm with a strong presence across advisory, audit, and tax, operating through a high-performance offshore capability centre. The organisation is known for its people-first culture, significant investments in technology, and focus on delivering impactful solutions to clients worldwide. It has consistently been recognised for its workplace culture and provides a dynamic environment that fosters innovation, learning, and leadership growth. With a rapidly expanding data and analytics function, the firm is building enterprise‑grade platforms to enable advanced analytics and business transformation.

Job Description

• Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise data platform operations across global teams, ensuring alignment with organisational architecture and analytics goals
• Define and drive platform roadmap, including modernisation initiatives, service offerings, and reusable data patterns
• Establish operational excellence frameworks including SLAs, SLOs, incident management, and governance practices
• Ensure platform reliability, resiliency, and readiness through disaster recovery, failover testing, and risk management frameworks
• Oversee governance‑by‑design principles, including data classification, access control, lineage, and compliance requirements
• Drive engineering excellence through standardisation of architectures, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and platform productivity enhancements
• Partner with senior stakeholders and leadership teams to manage expectations, escalations, and delivery commitments
• Build and lead high‑performing engineering teams, defining operating models, performance metrics, and talent strategies
• Enable enterprise‑scale data platforms supporting analytics, reporting, and business decision‑making

The Successful Applicant

• 10+ years of experience in data platform engineering and operations, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing large teams
• Strong expertise in enterprise data platforms, including cloud‑based architectures and modern data ecosystems
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as Snowflake and Informatica IDMC, along with knowledge of data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration
• Proven track record of running large‑scale platforms with strong governance, reliability, and operational rigour
• Experience implementing DataOps, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices at scale
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, including security, access controls, and compliance standards
• Demonstrated ability to drive platform modernisation initiatives such as lakehouse or warehouse transformations
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at executive levels
• Experience working within Agile environments and ITSM frameworks such as incident, problem, and change management
• Strong leadership capabilities, including talent development, team building, and performance management

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategic, high‑impact function within a global data and analytics organisation
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and enterprise‑scale data platforms
• Strong career progression with leadership visibility and global stakeholder interaction
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, wellness programmes, and retirement benefits
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance and flexibility
• Learning and development opportunities, including certifications and access to global learning platforms
• Supportive and inclusive culture focused on employee well‑being and growth
• Additional perks such as relocation support, internal mobility opportunities, and performance‑driven rewards
• A collaborative and innovation‑driven environment that encourages initiative and ownership
• Chance to contribute to large‑scale transformation initiatives and shape the future of data operations