Data Platform Product Lead

iLaunch; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

iLaunch in South Africa seeks a Data Platform Product Lead to guide data-driven strategy and product development. You will lead data platform teams and collaborate with commercial and data science leaders to turn data into competitive advantage.

Responsibilities include conducting user research, developing roadmaps, and managing budgets for storage, compute, and team growth. A strong background in cloud technologies and data-domain leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science / Information Systems / Statistics / Informatics.
• Minimum 7 years leading data platform teams and at least 2 years in cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal user research to understand data consumers' needs.
• Lead Data Product Development.
• Develop a comprehensive product roadmap and align with commercial and data science leaders.
• Budget management – resource planning from storage and compute costs to team development and retention.

Skills

Data platform leadership

Product management

Cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science / Information Systems / Statistics / Informatics)

Job description

About the job Data Platform Product Lead

Job brief

Leading Financial Services Company is currently seeking to employ a Data Platform Product Lead with expertise in Product Management and data technologies, to lead high-performing teams to help business units across the group turn data into a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal user research to understand data consumers needs
• Lead Data Product Development
• Develop a comprehensive product roadmap and secure alignment with commercial and data science leaders.
• Budget management - resource planning from storage and compute costs to cost of team development and retention

Requirements

• Matric /Grade 12
• National Diploma / Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/ Informations Systems / Statistics / Informatics
• Min 7 years' experience in leading data platform teams coupled with 2 years in cloud technologies