175 Data Professional jobs in South Africa

Manager - Business Transformation (Data Strategy/Data Governance)

Cross Country Consulting

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From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here .

By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation team you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. These not only address today's challenges but also lay the groundwork for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that encourages contributions beyond the scope of client delivery.


What You'll Do:
  • Working with high-performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients businesses, including processes, governance, data and technologies
  • Lead our clients and teams on their data journey which includes collaborating on their strategic vision for data, crafting a pragmatic roadmap of initiatives, and aiding our clients in the implementation of these initiatives, aligned to business objectives
  • Ability to drive data governance framework design and facilitate policies and procedures development in line to meet the strategic and regulatory objectives of our clients related to data governance, data management, data quality, data risk management, and data privacy and security
  • Collaborate seamlessly with key senior stakeholders, including business, IT teams and data owners to identify data needs
  • Conduct interviews with clients to perform current state/future state gap analysis and identify the root causes of client’s challenges
  • Drive data culture and data adoption programs for clients who struggle with firmwide understanding of data ROI
  • Establish KPIs related to data quality and data risk, controls, and remediation plans
  • Develop roadmaps to developing data assets and data commercialization
  • Drive program/project management activities including status reporting or maintain RAID logs, and able to conduct scrum meetings for defect / development management
  • Support CrossCountry leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, and organizational development
What You'll Bring:
  • 7+ years of relevant experience and track recording delivering transformation programs into CDO, CTO, COO, CFO, and/or CRO organizations
  • Strong strategic planning skills with past experience working with C-Suites executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps
  • Up-to-date on latest industry trends in industry trends and best practices in data strategy and governance
  • Knowledge of industries, including investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management
  • Proven leadership roles with strong communication and presentation skills
  • Professionalism and discretion in interacting with executives and clients
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: Collibra, OvalEdge, Atlan, Talend, SAP Master, BigID, OneTrust
  • Experience in tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or similar discipline

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Benefits Summary

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: .

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.

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Manager - business transformation (data strategy/data governance)

Cross Country Consulting

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From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value. Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here . By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation team you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. These not only address today's challenges but also lay the groundwork for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that encourages contributions beyond the scope of client delivery. What You'll Do: Working with high-performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients businesses, including processes, governance, data and technologies Lead our clients and teams on their data journey which includes collaborating on their strategic vision for data, crafting a pragmatic roadmap of initiatives, and aiding our clients in the implementation of these initiatives, aligned to business objectives Ability to drive data governance framework design and facilitate policies and procedures development in line to meet the strategic and regulatory objectives of our clients related to data governance, data management, data quality, data risk management, and data privacy and security Collaborate seamlessly with key senior stakeholders, including business, IT teams and data owners to identify data needs Conduct interviews with clients to perform current state/future state gap analysis and identify the root causes of client’s challenges Drive data culture and data adoption programs for clients who struggle with firmwide understanding of data ROI Establish KPIs related to data quality and data risk, controls, and remediation plans Develop roadmaps to developing data assets and data commercialization Drive program/project management activities including status reporting or maintain RAID logs, and able to conduct scrum meetings for defect / development management Support Cross Country leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, and organizational development What You'll Bring: 7+ years of relevant experience and track recording delivering transformation programs into CDO, CTO, COO, CFO, and/or CRO organizations Strong strategic planning skills with past experience working with C-Suites executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps Up-to-date on latest industry trends in industry trends and best practices in data strategy and governance Knowledge of industries, including investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management Proven leadership roles with strong communication and presentation skills Professionalism and discretion in interacting with executives and clients Proficiency in one or more of the following: Collibra, Oval Edge, Atlan, Talend, SAP Master, Big ID, One Trust Experience in tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Snowflake Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or similar discipline #LI-MH1 #LI-Remote Benefits Summary The Cross Country total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at Cross Country, please visit our dedicated benefits site: . Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Cross Country provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, Cross Country is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Manager - business transformation (data strategy/data governance)

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Cross Country Consulting

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From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value. Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here . By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation team you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. These not only address today's challenges but also lay the groundwork for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that encourages contributions beyond the scope of client delivery. What You'll Do: Working with high-performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients businesses, including processes, governance, data and technologies Lead our clients and teams on their data journey which includes collaborating on their strategic vision for data, crafting a pragmatic roadmap of initiatives, and aiding our clients in the implementation of these initiatives, aligned to business objectives Ability to drive data governance framework design and facilitate policies and procedures development in line to meet the strategic and regulatory objectives of our clients related to data governance, data management, data quality, data risk management, and data privacy and security Collaborate seamlessly with key senior stakeholders, including business, IT teams and data owners to identify data needs Conduct interviews with clients to perform current state/future state gap analysis and identify the root causes of client’s challenges Drive data culture and data adoption programs for clients who struggle with firmwide understanding of data ROI Establish KPIs related to data quality and data risk, controls, and remediation plans Develop roadmaps to developing data assets and data commercialization Drive program/project management activities including status reporting or maintain RAID logs, and able to conduct scrum meetings for defect / development management Support Cross Country leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, and organizational development What You'll Bring: 7+ years of relevant experience and track recording delivering transformation programs into CDO, CTO, COO, CFO, and/or CRO organizations Strong strategic planning skills with past experience working with C-Suites executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps Up-to-date on latest industry trends in industry trends and best practices in data strategy and governance Knowledge of industries, including investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management Proven leadership roles with strong communication and presentation skills Professionalism and discretion in interacting with executives and clients Proficiency in one or more of the following: Collibra, Oval Edge, Atlan, Talend, SAP Master, Big ID, One Trust Experience in tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Snowflake Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or similar discipline #LI-MH1 #LI-Remote Benefits Summary The Cross Country total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at Cross Country, please visit our dedicated benefits site: . Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Cross Country provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, Cross Country is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Data Management Analyst

Cape Town, Western Cape RisCura Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

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Experience
  • 1-3 years’ experience
  • Strong MS SQL experience
  • Experience working with financial instruments
  • Experience working with Bloomberg (Advantageous)
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience (Advantageous)
  • Experience working in an Agile environment (Advantageous)
  • Power BI experience (Advantageous)
Purpose of Job
  • RisCura relies on the timeliness and accuracy of the data received from external vendors. This role encompasses the receipt, processing, and delivery of all market data, and the activities that transform and provide this information to end users.
  • This role requires staff to work one of two shifts (which will alternate between team members). RisCura’s ordinary hours of work are 7.5 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break.
  • The morning shift ordinarily starts at 06:00 and the evening shift ordinarily ends at 16:45. Overtime is required from time to time should there be system issues or data delivery issues.
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Data Management Specialist

Sandton, Gauteng Datonomy Solutions

Posted 25 days ago

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Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Specialist to join our financial services team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing data governance, quality, and architecture to support regulatory compliance, business insights, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement data management strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.

  • Monitor and ensure data quality, integrity, and accuracy across systems.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and metadata standards.

  • Support the design and implementation of data architecture and integration solutions.

  • Manage data lineage, classification, and cataloging processes.

  • Drive continuous improvement in data processes and tools.

  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and financial services standards.

Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in data management within the financial services sector.

  • Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, and metadata management.

  • Familiarity with data architecture and regulatory frameworks (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, POPIA).

  • Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview).

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., DAMA, DCAM).

  • Experience in change management and data-driven digital transformation.

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Data management analyst

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Cape Town, Western Cape RisCura Solutions

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Experience 1-3 years’ experience Strong MS SQL experience Experience working with financial instruments Experience working with Bloomberg (Advantageous) Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience (Advantageous) Experience working in an Agile environment (Advantageous) Power BI experience (Advantageous) Purpose of Job Ris Cura relies on the timeliness and accuracy of the data received from external vendors. This role encompasses the receipt, processing, and delivery of all market data, and the activities that transform and provide this information to end users. This role requires staff to work one of two shifts (which will alternate between team members). Ris Cura’s ordinary hours of work are 7.5 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. The morning shift ordinarily starts at 06:00 and the evening shift ordinarily ends at 16:45. Overtime is required from time to time should there be system issues or data delivery issues. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Young Professional-in-Training (Data Science)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Transnet Company

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Young Professional-in-Training (Data Science)

Operating Division:

Transnet Corporate Centre

Employee Group:

Trainee

Department:

TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development-YPT

Location:

Johannesburg

Reporting To:

Specialist: Youth Development

Grade:

Grad_6

Reference:

req3285

The closing date is on 25/08/2025 . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

Transnet Corporate Centre and Academy is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a two-year programme (24 months programme). This programme will provide the incumbents with relevantworkplace experience through a structured learning programme and organizational support.

Position Outputs

• As a Young-Professional-In-Training, your responsibilities include shadowing various staff members, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops, with exposure to other working functions to gain practical experience in the following deliverables: • Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including the level of urgency as well as keep them updated regularly on the progress of their requirements • Ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner. • Provide general administrative, research and assistance. • Take work briefs/instructions from Mentor and/or Specialist to structure the work required to produce specific deliverables. • Execute project work task effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively. • Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop the most appropriate project solutions for the client.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Data Science/Statistics.• 0–1 year of relevant work experience.• Must be a South African citizen.• Age between 18 and 35 years.

Competencies

• Good written and communication skills.• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.• The ability to work well within a team.• Problem solving and pay attention to detail.

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/Operating Division. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Data Management Practice Lead

Gauteng, Gauteng NTT DATA, Inc.

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The Practice Lead for Data Management is responsible for leading the strategic design and operational execution of enterprise data management initiatives. This includes overseeing the development of the data catalog, implementing data quality frameworks, managing role-based security access, designing the data marketplace, and supporting the architecture of the overall data analytics solution

Key Responsibilities:

Data Catalog Development

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise data catalog.
  • Ensure metadata is accurately captured, maintained, and accessible to stakeholders.

Data Quality Management

  • Define and implement data quality metrics and reporting frameworks.
  • Oversee the creation of automated data quality reports and dashboards.
  • Collaborate with data stewards and owners to resolve data quality issues.

Role-Based Security Access

  • Design and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) policies across data platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).

Data Marketplace Design

  • Lead the design and rollout of a self-service data marketplace.
  • Ensure data assets are discoverable, well-documented, and governed.
  • Analytics Solution Design Support
  • Collaborate with data architects and engineers to support the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing analytics solutions.
  • Ensure alignment between data management practices and analytics architecture.

Leadership & Governance

  • Define and promote data management best practices across the organization.
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of data literacy and accountability.
  • Participate in data governance councils and strategic planning initiatives.

Knowledge and Attributes:

  • Excellent understanding of data modelling, statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
  • Excellent ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
  • Strong desire to acquire more knowledge to keep up to speed with the ever-evolving field of data science.
  • Strong curiosity to sift through data to find answers and more insights.
  • Excellent understanding of the information technology industry within a matrixed organization and the typical business problems such organizations face.
  • Excellent ability to translate technical findings clearly and fluently to non-technical team business stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
  • Excellent ability to create a storyline around the data to make it easy to interpret and understand.
  • Self-driven and able to work independently yet acts as a team player.
  • Excellent ability to apply data science principles through a business lens.
  • Strong desire to create strategies and solutions that challenge and expand the thinking of peers and senior leadership teams.
  • Excellent ability to think strategically about how to use data to drive competitive advantages.
  • Excellent management and leadership skills.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Agile certification preferred.
  • Certifications in data management or governance (e.g., CDMP, DAMA).
  • Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
  • Familiarity with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Required experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or enterprise data architecture.
  • Proven experience with:
    • Data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
    • Data quality tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Great Expectations)
    • RBAC and data security frameworks
    • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
    • Data marketplace concepts and tools
  • Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and regulatory compliance.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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Data Management Practice Lead

Western Cape, Western Cape NTT DATA, Inc.

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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Practice Lead for Data Management is responsible for leading the strategic design and operational execution of enterprise data management initiatives. This includes overseeing the development of the data catalog, implementing data quality frameworks, managing role-based security access, designing the data marketplace, and supporting the architecture of the overall data analytics solution

Key Responsibilities:

Data Catalog Development

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise data catalog.
  • Ensure metadata is accurately captured, maintained, and accessible to stakeholders.

Data Quality Management

  • Define and implement data quality metrics and reporting frameworks.
  • Oversee the creation of automated data quality reports and dashboards.
  • Collaborate with data stewards and owners to resolve data quality issues.

Role-Based Security Access

  • Design and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) policies across data platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).

Data Marketplace Design

  • Lead the design and rollout of a self-service data marketplace.
  • Ensure data assets are discoverable, well-documented, and governed.
  • Analytics Solution Design Support
  • Collaborate with data architects and engineers to support the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing analytics solutions.
  • Ensure alignment between data management practices and analytics architecture.

Leadership & Governance

  • Define and promote data management best practices across the organization.
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of data literacy and accountability.
  • Participate in data governance councils and strategic planning initiatives.

Knowledge and Attributes:

  • Excellent understanding of data modelling, statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
  • Excellent ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
  • Strong desire to acquire more knowledge to keep up to speed with the ever-evolving field of data science.
  • Strong curiosity to sift through data to find answers and more insights.
  • Excellent understanding of the information technology industry within a matrixed organization and the typical business problems such organizations face.
  • Excellent ability to translate technical findings clearly and fluently to non-technical team business stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
  • Excellent ability to create a storyline around the data to make it easy to interpret and understand.
  • Self-driven and able to work independently yet acts as a team player.
  • Excellent ability to apply data science principles through a business lens.
  • Strong desire to create strategies and solutions that challenge and expand the thinking of peers and senior leadership teams.
  • Excellent ability to think strategically about how to use data to drive competitive advantages.
  • Excellent management and leadership skills.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Agile certification preferred.
  • Certifications in data management or governance (e.g., CDMP, DAMA).
  • Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
  • Familiarity with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Required experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or enterprise data architecture.
  • Proven experience with:
    • Data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
    • Data quality tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Great Expectations)
    • RBAC and data security frameworks
    • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
    • Data marketplace concepts and tools
  • Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and regulatory compliance.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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Data Management Practice Lead

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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Practice Lead for Data Management is responsible for leading the strategic design and operational execution of enterprise data management initiatives. This includes overseeing the development of the data catalog, implementing data quality frameworks, managing role-based security access, designing the data marketplace, and supporting the architecture of the overall data analytics solution

Key Responsibilities:

Data Catalog Development

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise data catalog.

  • Ensure metadata is accurately captured, maintained, and accessible to stakeholders.

Data Quality Management

  • Define and implement data quality metrics and reporting frameworks.

  • Oversee the creation of automated data quality reports and dashboards.

  • Collaborate with data stewards and owners to resolve data quality issues.

Role-Based Security Access

  • Design and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) policies across data platforms.

  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).

Data Marketplace Design

  • Lead the design and rollout of a self-service data marketplace.

  • Ensure data assets are discoverable, well-documented, and governed.

  • Analytics Solution Design Support

  • Collaborate with data architects and engineers to support the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing analytics solutions.

  • Ensure alignment between data management practices and analytics architecture.

Leadership & Governance

  • Define and promote data management best practices across the organization.

  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of data literacy and accountability.

  • Participate in data governance councils and strategic planning initiatives.

Knowledge and Attributes:

  • Excellent understanding of data modelling, statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
  • Excellent ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
  • Strong desire to acquire more knowledge to keep up to speed with the ever-evolving field of data science.
  • Strong curiosity to sift through data to find answers and more insights.
  • Excellent understanding of the information technology industry within a matrixed organization and the typical business problems such organizations face.
  • Excellent ability to translate technical findings clearly and fluently to non-technical team business stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
  • Excellent ability to create a storyline around the data to make it easy to interpret and understand.
  • Self-driven and able to work independently yet acts as a team player.
  • Excellent ability to apply data science principles through a business lens.
  • Strong desire to create strategies and solutions that challenge and expand the thinking of peers and senior leadership teams.
  • Excellent ability to think strategically about how to use data to drive competitive advantages.
  • Excellent management and leadership skills.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Agile certification preferred.
  • Certifications in data management or governance (e.g., CDMP, DAMA).
  • Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
  • Familiarity with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Required experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or enterprise data architecture.
  • Proven experience with:
    • Data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
    • Data quality tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Great Expectations)
    • RBAC and data security frameworks
    • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
    • Data marketplace concepts and tools
  • Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and regulatory compliance.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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