Unit Head – Data Platforms & Services

Role

Unit Head Data Platforms & Services

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Location

Chennai

Experience:

12-20 yrs

Number of openings

1

What awaits you/ Job Profile

The Unit Head is responsible for the success of delivery for DataPlatforms & Services Unit within the BTIs IT & Data Cluster organization. Responsibilities encompass orchestrating and managing teams demonstrating leadership monitoring KPIs and people management.

• Lead feature teams (size 30 to 80) for Data Platforms Data Engineering Data Analytics and Data Visualization and ensure work is delivered on time and meets quality expectations
• Work closely with management - Cluster Heads CTO COO etc. to meet organizational objectives
• Manage projects & teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions that align with business goals - from initiation to completion including scope schedule budget and capacity.
• Align with Product Owners Sub-Product Owners and key stakeholders from BMW Group on product goals and team matters.
• Maintain direct communication with BMW Group to ensure transparency on deliverables and expectations.
• Responsible for hiring retention and talent development to align with company goals.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Responsible for performance assessment performance improvement and career paths of team members.
• Identify and implement innovative processes to improve results.
• Maintain expertise in key technology areas for effective decision-making.
• Disseminate and develop the organizations culture and values within the feature teams.
• Foster a company culture of excellence trust transparency collaboration & ownership
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Promote team interactions that enable individual and team autonomy self-organization and growth.
• Anticipates risks and challenges and acts appropriately.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking and action.

What should you bring along

• 12 - 20 years of experience in the Technology Industry with at least 8 years in project deliveries product developement and people management roles.
• At least 4-5 years of experience in building and managing feature teams for Cloud Data or AI solutions.
• Strong communication negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in IT / Business Stakeholder management.
• Customer centric and people centric approach to delivery excellence.
• Knowledge and experience in Agile principles and the Scrum framework.
• Knowledge and experience in IT Operations.
• Exposure to E2E platform development.

• Exposure to Cloud platforms - AWS/Azure and Data Engineering & Analytics.

Must have skills

• Proven experience in leading and managing multiple cross-functional teams.
• Outstanding communication skills.

• People Leadership.
• Conflict Management.
• Expertise in building strong and capable teams with growth mindset.

• Good technology background with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards for product deliverables.
• Project management expertise with the ability to evaluate and enhance team performance.
• Analytical mindset and strategic thinking with the ability to track and analyze KPIs.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

• Strong coaching and facilitation skills.

• Ability to thrive in VUCA scenarios (volatility uncertainty complexity and ambiguity)

Good to have skills

• Data Engineering and Analytics Exposure
• Certification(s) in technical fields.
• Certification in Agile or Project Management
• Experience in working with international & cross functional teams through both conventional onsite participation and virtual events.
• Experience in creating and conducting workshops and team events.
• Operations Support Experience ITIL Certification
• Presentation skills (for senior management / stakeholders)
• Data analysis and reporting tools and techniques