Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead global data platforms & drive modernizationHigh-impact role with strong growth & leadership exposureAbout Our ClientA global professional services firm with a strong presence across advisory, audit, and tax, operating through a high-performance offshore capability centre. The organisation is known for its people-first culture, significant investments in technology, and focus on delivering impactful solutions to clients worldwide. It has consistently been recognised for its workplace culture and provides a dynamic environment that fosters innovation, learning, and leadership growth. With a rapidly expanding data and analytics function, the firm is building enterprise-grade platforms to enable advanced analytics and business transformation.Job DescriptionLead the strategy and execution of enterprise data platform operations across global teams, ensuring alignment with organisational architecture and analytics goalsDefine and drive platform roadmap, including modernisation initiatives, service offerings, and reusable data patternsEstablish operational excellence frameworks including SLAs, SLOs, incident management, and governance practicesEnsure platform reliability, resiliency, and readiness through disaster recovery, failover testing, and risk management frameworksOversee governance-by-design principles, including data classification, access control, lineage, and compliance requirementsDrive engineering excellence through standardisation of architectures, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and platform productivity enhancementsPartner with senior stakeholders and leadership teams to manage expectations, escalations, and delivery commitmentsBuild and lead high-performing engineering teams, defining operating models, performance metrics, and talent strategiesEnable enterprise-scale data platforms supporting analytics, reporting, and business decision-makingThe Successful Applicant10+ years of experience in data platform engineering and operations, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing large teamsStrong expertise in enterprise data platforms, including cloud-based architectures and modern data ecosystemsHands-on experience with tools such as Snowflake and Informatica IDMC, along with knowledge of data ingestion, transformation, and orchestrationProven track record of running large-scale platforms with strong governance, reliability, and operational rigourExperience implementing DataOps, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices at scaleStrong understanding of data governance frameworks, including security, access controls, and compliance standardsDemonstrated ability to drive platform modernisation initiatives such as lakehouse or warehouse transformationsExcellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at executive levelsExperience working within Agile environments and ITSM frameworks such as incident, problem, and change managementStrong leadership capabilities, including talent development, team building, and performance managementWhat's on OfferOpportunity to lead a strategic, high-impact function within a global data and analytics organisationExposure to cutting-edge technologies and enterprise-scale data platformsStrong career progression with leadership visibility and global stakeholder interactionComprehensive benefits including health insurance, wellness programmes, and retirement benefitsHybrid working model promoting work-life balance and flexibilityLearning and development opportunities, including certifications and access to global learning platformsSupportive and inclusive culture focused on employee well-being and growthAdditional perks such as relocation support, internal mobility opportunities, and performance-driven rewardsA collaborative and innovation-driven environment that encourages initiative and ownershipChance to contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives and shape the future of data operationsQuote job refJN-062026-7045391Job summaryFunctionConsultancy, Strategy & ChangeSub SectorConsultingWhat is your area of specialisation?Technology & TelecomsLocationHyderabadJob TypePermanentJob ReferenceJN-062026-7045391
