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👑Data Leadership

Chief, Data & Analytics

Standard Bank Group · Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana
// classified as
Data Leadership (Heads of data, directors, managers.)
posted
1d ago
location
Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana
languages
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tools
hadoop, nosql
> stack
hadoopnosql
> description

Job Description

To translate SBG data vision and strategy as well as the relevant Country/BU strategy into data strategies in a medium Country/BU/Corporate Function to support SBG objectives. To implement the data strategy by coordinating and facilitating data programmes to enable consistent and effective data driven business decisions. To enforce governance and compliance, ensuring alignment to the relevant Group frameworks, policies and standards, including compliance to data protection legislation.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology, Data Science or related field

Experience Required
Technology Management
Technology
6-10years
Proven experience in demand and stakeholder management Integrating strategies with service providers to deliver large scale change projects from concept to implementation

6-10 years
Experience in working with senior business and technology stakeholders, balancing strategic requirements and delivery constraints. Deep knowledge and understanding of a variety of data platforms, including big data tools and relational database servers, e.g. Apache Hadoop and other NoSQL data platforms. Experience working in a multi-vendor and outsourced IT environment. A good understanding and proven track record in Agile development ways of working is required.
6-10 years
Proven experience in building and optimising 'big data' data pipelines, architectures and data sets. Proven experience in building databases, warehouses and reporting solutions, and building data integration solutions. Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools, and cloud services e.g. Redshif. Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Articulating Information
  • Checking Things
  • Developing Expertise
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Interpreting Data
  • Inviting Feedback
  • Making Decisions
  • Providing Insights
  • Pursuing Goals
  • Showing Composure
  • Team Working

Technical Competencies:

  • Data Integrity
  • IT Programme Management
  • IT Strategy & Planning
  • Stakeholder Management (IT)

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

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