Remote Lead Data Strategist: Governance, Analytics & AI

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Professional development

International collaboration

Remote-friendly culture

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Lead Data Strategist for a fully remote role to craft and execute our data strategy, governance, and architecture across the organization.

You will mentor a team of analysts, translate complex data into actionable business insights, and collaborate with leadership to identify data-driven opportunities. Remote-first environment enables global collaboration and cutting-edge data platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data strategy, data science, or advanced analytics.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide data strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with business goals.
• Define data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Design and oversee the architecture of data platforms and solutions.
• Lead initiatives for data collection, integration, and management from various sources.
• Champion data quality, integrity, and security across the organization.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify data-driven opportunities and solutions.
• Develop frameworks for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
• Mentor and guide a team of data analysts and scientists.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data science, AI, and analytics.
• Communicate complex data insights effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Data strategy

Data governance

Data architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Lead Data Strategist for a fully remote role to craft and execute our data strategy, governance, and architecture across the organization.

You will mentor a team of analysts, translate complex data into actionable business insights, and collaborate with leadership to identify data-driven opportunities. Remote-first environment enables global collaboration and cutting-edge data platforms.