Head of Enterprise Data Management

The Head of Enterprise Data Management will own the Data Value Stream by setting the overall data vision, strategy, and road map to enable a data driven organisation where data is a strategic enterprise asset.

• Ensure full ownership Data Value Stream, including investment, strategy and execution.
• Ensure full collaboration with the de-centralised Enterprise Analytics team and the business stake holders
• Responsible for the data strategy and roadmap that enables data to become an enterprise-wide asset driving revenue growth and cost optimisation.
• In collaboration with Architecture design and develop the data management infrastructure that will enable enterprise-wide data analysis and insights generation and support decision making
• Develop a data sourcing strategy considering both internal and external sources of data.
• Strategically plan the insourcing / outsourcing and right sizing delivery capability as it relates to data management to meet the demands of the business.
• Provide line management of the data governance, data engineering and platform engineer management team ensuring adequate management of capacity across the team.
• Standardise data management methods, tools, processes and practices to drive efficiecny.
• Work with other Value Stream Leads and the Product Owners to understand the desired data capabilities and support them in the definition and prioritisation of data related initiatives and the definition of data products in line with the data strategy and roadmap
• Own the relationship with senior business stakeholders, including the Enterprise Data Analytics team.

• 15+ years of experience in a data and platform engineering role or related functions
• Development experience and ability to provide technical inputs to low level design
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent is mandatory. Master's degree would be an advantage
• Knowledge of best practices in data management capabilities (e.g., data strategy, acquisition, governance, quality, scouting, metadata management, reporting, MDM) and a strong understanding of the data lifecycle
• Experience of running Data Value Stream or Enterprise Data Management teams with a big data platforms and tools
• Experience of working in a Scaled Agile environment, applying agile and/or scrum as a way of working to deliver technology products is essential
• Goal driven leader with the ability to build high performing teams, motivating, mobilising and coaching employees to meet high standards

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

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