Head Of Data Management

South African Post Office Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking and financial services sector is seeking a Head of Data Management. This role is crucial for executing a data management strategy, ensuring data quality and security. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance data governance. Applicants should have a strong background in data management, along with excellent communication and project management skills, and at least 10 years' experience in the field.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in data management.
• 5 years in the banking or financial industry.
• Proven track record of data management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the bank's data strategy.
• Manage data integrity and security.
• Oversee data architecture and integration.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Post B-Degree in Computer Science or related field (NQF8)

Master's qualification (completed or in progress)

Tools

SQL

ETL Processes

Data Lakes

Cloud Platforms

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

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The Head of Data Management will lead the development, implementation and management of the bank's data strategy.

This role is accountable for ensuring data integrity, availability, and security while supporting business objectives.

The Head of Data Management will work closely with leadership, technology teams and business units to drive data governance, data quality and data architecture initiatives.

Job Responsibilities : Data Strategy Development and Execution Develop and implement a comprehensive data management strategy aligned with the bank's business goals.

Drive the adoption of best practices for data management across the organization.

Ensure data assets are managed and utilized effectively to support decision-making.

Data Architecture and Infrastructure Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the bank's data architecture.

Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data systems and platforms are scalable, secure, and efficient.

Evaluate and implement data management technologies and tools.

Data Quality and Integrity Lead efforts to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability across the organization.

Develop and enforce data quality standards and metrics.

Implement data cleansing and validation processes.

Team Leadership and Development Build and manage a high-performing data management team, including data governance, data architecture, data scientists and data quality professionals.

Provide mentorship, training, and career development opportunities to team members.

Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management Work closely with business units to understand their data needs and challenges.

Partner with IT, risk, and compliance teams to ensure data management aligns with broader organizational goals.

Communicate data management strategies and progress to executive leadership.

Identify and mitigate risks related to data management, including data breaches and unauthorized access.

Ensure data management practices align with the bank's risk management framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data management.

Continuously improve data management practices and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Drive innovation in data usage, including the implementation of advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.

Data Lifecycle management and Metadata management Ensure policies, processes and standards exist for data lifecycle management (i.e.

Management of data from creation to deletion) and for metadata management Ensure metadata is up-to-date and accessible Master Data Management Ensure policies, processes and standards exist for master data management Drive the centralization of key data (like customer information and product data) and ensure it is consistent across the bank.

Data Integration Ensure that data required to provide BI is combined from different sources to provide a unified view for Analytics team to utilize.

Focus areas to achieve this include ETL processes, provision of data lakes, APIs and data synchronization between systems.

Qualifications and Experience : Completed a Post B-Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering or related field (NQF8) Completed or studying towards a master's qualification At least 10 years' experience in implementing and managing a data management function + 5 years banking or financial industry experience Proven track record of developing and implementing data management strategies and governance frameworks.

Strong understanding of data management tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, ETL processes, data lakes, cloud platforms).

Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data management and privacy.

Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.

Strong understanding and experience with data architecture design, data warehousing, and data integration.

Understanding of business operations and banking industry Skills and Attributes : Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders Strong project management skills and ability to deliver projects within allocated budget Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, quality and integrity Build relationships between various stakeholders to foster collaboration Ability to manage a team of and data scientists, data quality, BI and data architecture specialists Methodical Creative or Innovative Analytical and strategic thinker Self- driven and resilient High pressure tolerance Closing date : 10 June Disclaimers : The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability.

In compliance with the bank's employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

Note, only applications received on this platform will be considered.

POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information.

By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank.

Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation." If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.

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