Data Platform Product Lead: Drive Data-Driven Growth

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

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.