VP- Product Engineering

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Director Data Product

Location: Hybrid Hyderabad/Chennai/Bangalore/Mumbai/Pune

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and technically proficient leader to take on the role of Director Data responsible for driving enterprise-wide data initiatives. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership in data analytics governance and enablement. The Director will lead data strategy execution foster a data-driven culture and ensure the delivery of actionable insights that support business objectives. Working closely with cross-functional teams the Director will oversee data quality advanced analytics and the democratization of data across the organization.

Key Responsibilities & Strategic Leadership

Data Strategy & Vision

- Define and implement the organizations data strategy aligned with business goals.

- Promote data-driven decision-making across business functions.

Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor a team of data scientists analysts and BI developers.

- Establish best practices and foster a collaborative high-performance culture.

Advanced Analytics & Innovation

- Oversee the development of machine learning models predictive analytics and data visualization solutions.

- Encourage innovation through the adoption of modern analytics tools and techniques.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Collaborate with business leaders product teams and operations to identify analytical needs and deliver impactful solutions.

- Translate complex data insights into clear business recommendations.

Data Governance & Quality

- Partner with Data Engineering and IT to ensure data accuracy integrity and availability.

- Implement governance frameworks and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

Analytics Enablement

- Promote self-service analytics through platforms training and tools.

- Drive data literacy and empower teams to leverage data effectively.

Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure

- Lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions on AWS architecture.

- Ensure optimal use of AWS services for data storage processing analytics and security.

- Collaborate with cloud engineering teams to align data infrastructure with enterprise cloud strategy.

Industry Intelligence

- Stay informed on emerging trends in data science AI and governance.

- Evaluate new technologies and methodologies for potential adoption.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science Computer Science Statistics Business Analytics or related field.

- 16 20 years of experience in data analytics or data science with 3 5 years in a leadership role.

- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise-level analytics solutions.

Technical Expertise

- Proficiency in SQL and Python.

- Strong experience in AWS architecture including services like S3 Redshift Glue Lambda and SageMaker.

- Familiarity with big data platforms and BI tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI Looker).

- Solid foundation in machine learning statistical modeling and predictive analytics.

Leadership Role Core Competencies

Technical Expertise: Deep subject-matter knowledge; mentors others and drives excellence.
Strategic Thinker: Sets direction aligns priorities and influences at scale.
Type A Energy: Assertive organized goal-oriented and relentlessly driven.
Confident Communicator: Clear persuasive and audience aware.
Innovative & Impact-Driven: Anticipates challenges creates solutions and measures results.
Systems & Scale Focused: Designs for long-term impact and cross-functional scalability.
Agile Leader: Adapts quickly thrives in ambiguity and leads through change.
Authentic & Accountable: Leads with integrity urgency and ownership.
Developer of People: Builds talent and champions growth.

Soft Skills

- Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.

- Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills.

- Demonstrated ownership accountability and collaboration.

- Ability to mentor and inspire teams while driving innovation.

Job Title: Director Data Product Location: Hybrid Hyderabad/Chennai/Bangalore/Mumbai/Pune About the Role We are looking for a dynamic and technically proficient leader to take on the role of Director Data responsible for driving enterprise-wide data initiatives. This role blends strategi...