Data Lead

Michael Page; Makati; On-site; PHP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career stability

Collaborative work environment

Impactful technology projects

Job summary

A leading IT services organization is seeking a highly experienced Data Engineer to lead and oversee data programs in the Philippines. This role offers the chance to collaborate across teams, impacting significant technology projects while ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years in IT services and 8 years in Data Engineering, with proven leadership in managing large-scale portfolios. This permanent role offers career stability and growth opportunities in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in the IT services industry.
• At least 8 years focused on Data Engineering and Analytics.
• Proven track record of managing complex data programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial client workshops to uncover business pain points.
• Act as primary point of escalation for Data & Analytics programs.
• Mentor local leads and shape hiring roadmap for data practice.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Analytics

Cloud Computing

Project Management

Strategic Communication

Tools

Spark

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

• One of the leading IT services organizations across the globe
• A transformative role that provides several growth opportunities for your career

About Our Client

One of the leading companies in the Information Technology space, servicing clients globally

Job Description

1. Pre-Sales & Solutioning (The Growth Engine)

• Customer Discovery: Partner with the sales team to lead initial client workshops, uncovering business pain points and mapping them to data-driven solutions.
• Strategic Pursuit: Lead the technical response for RFPs and RFIs, working closely with the Global CoE to design scalable data architectures (Data Lakehouse, Mesh, Fabric).
• Commercial Acumen: Assist the AVP in P&L management by ensuring accurate effort estimations and competitive pricing strategies for regional pursuits.

2. Delivery Oversight & Governance (The Execution Engine)

• Program Steering: Act as the primary point of escalation for all Data & Analytics programs within the Philippines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Quality Assurance: Implement best practices in Data Engineering (ETL/ELT, CI/CD) and Analytics (BI/AI) to ensure "First Time Right" delivery.
• Customer Success: Maintain a "Pulse" on customer satisfaction (CSAT) through regular steering committee meetings and proactive relationship management.

3. Ecosystem & Talent Management (The Foundation)

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between Sales, Talent Acquisition, and the technical CoE to ensure the right resources are deployed for the right projects.
• Capacity Building: Mentor local leads and help shape the hiring roadmap for the Philippines data practice to meet growing demand.

The Successful Applicant

• Technical Breadth: 12+ years of experience in the IT services industry, with at least 8 years focused on Data Engineering (Spark, Snowflake, Databricks, or Cloud Computing stacks) and Data Analytics/AI.
• Leadership Depth: Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex data programs ($4M+ portfolio) with distributed teams.
• Market Insight: Deep understanding of the Philippines' local business landscape and the ability to navigate regional cultural nuances in a professional setting.
• Strategic Communication: Ability to translate complex technical jargon into business value for C-suite stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a large organization within the Technology industry.
• Permanent role located in Makati City, providing career stability.
• Chance to lead and impact significant technology projects.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.