Head of Data

Michael Page

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
About Our ClientOur client is a large scale commercial firm. They are now driving digital transformation with strong focus on data & innovation. They are looking for a strong and decisive Head of Data who is mature enough to define and restructure the data framework, provide direction and lead the team on data management, analytics & science.Job DescriptionReporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the candidate will:
  • Define, develop and implement a data analytics strategy for the corporate
  • Restructure the data framework and consolidate multiple data sources into centralized data centre/ platform
  • Maintain close communication and collaboration with business heads across different divisions; understand their needs and drive the team to provide actionable data solutions
  • As Data Head to manage the team's P&L, performance and its execution of data analytics initiatives
  • Keep abreast of latest technology in town, perform pitching and develop POC to C-level for new technologies that could bring into the corporate (e.g. data analytics platform, machine learning models, data science, AI etc.)
  • Drive a team of 7 to perform data analytics, modelling and science across customer profiles and spending patterns, turn data into insights, with presentations to C-Level
  • As Change Agent to influence & drive data-driven culture; work closely with CDO to drive digital innovation across the corporate
The Successful Applicant
  • Degree or above in Business Admnistration, Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science or relevant disciplines
  • 3+ years' taking Head of Data position covering data analytics, management and,or science
  • Strong leadership capability; Decisive in making commercial decisions; able to give a clear direction to the team and corporate
  • Strong in defining data strategy, develop structured data framework with a consolidated cloud platform (Azure is a plus)
  • Strong business sense with technical skillset
  • Experience in (B2C & B2B) customer analytics and predictive modelling (derive patterns and segments in a diverse pool of customer data); Able to turn data into business insights
  • Understanding of data science & machine learning models
  • Good understanding of data governance, data quality, reference data and data lineage is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations.
  • Property/ Telecommunication/ Retail/ Insurance background is a plus
  • Strong in senior stakeholder management, giving presentations to C-level
  • Patient, approacheable and calm person who lead by example and strong in corporate change management & transformation
  • Good command in Chinese and English
What's on OfferOur client offers attractive compensation with sustainable career path to the candidate,

Michael Page