Job Title: Group Chief Data Officer (CDO)

Location: Kolkata / West Bengal.

Reports to: Group CEO / Group CTO / Board of Directors

Experience Required: 15+ years in Data strategy, Data Analytics, Data Governance , EDP , Data Accessibility / Availability. Track record of strong understanding of Hardware, Software, Firmware, Cloud Computing & Data Convergence as per the evolving business exigencies . Strong team leadership/management skills desired.                                                                                                 Qualification: Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related fields. (MBA or PhD is a plus) .

 

Position Summary:

The Group Chief Data Officer (CDO) is responsible for defining and implementing enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy across the group companies. As a key member of the leadership team, the CDO drives data-driven decision-making, ensures data quality and compliance, and aligns data strategy with business objectives across all group entities.

 

Key Responsibilities :

1. Data Strategy & Vision

Develop and lead the implementation of a unified data strategy for the group.Align data initiatives with business goals, digital transformation, and innovation objectives.Identify opportunities for data monetization, cost optimization, and business growth using analytics.

2. Data Governance & Compliance

Establish enterprise-wide data governance framework, policies, and standards.Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Indian IT Act, GDPR if applicable).Maintain data integrity across all systems and business units.

3. Data Architecture & Management

Oversee the development of scalable data platforms, lakes, and warehouses across the group foot-prints.Ensure integration of data across disparate systems (ERP, CRM, SCM, etc.).Standardize data definitions, taxonomies, and metadata management practices.

 

4. Advanced Analytics & AI/ML Initiatives

Drive adoption of advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and AI/ML applications.Partner with business leaders to identify use cases for automation and data science.Lead cross-functional teams for the delivery of analytics and insights.

5. Leadership & Collaboration

Build and mentor a high-performing data and analytics team across group entities.Collaborate with CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, and BU heads to identify priorities and deliver business value.Foster a data-driven culture throughout the organization.

6. Technology & Innovation

Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies (AI, IoT, cloud, big data platforms).Engage with external partners, vendors, and academia for innovation and research.Stay updated with global trends in data and analytics.

 

Key Skills & Competencies:

Proven experience in data management, governance, analytics, and business strategy.Hands-on knowledge of tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python/R, Hadoop, Snowflake, etc.Strong understanding of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, India DPDP Bill).Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

 

 

Preferred Background:

Experience in managing data operations across multiple business units or geographies.Exposure to sectors like Banking/Finance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, or Retail is advantageous.Experience working with both structured and unstructured data sources.

 

 

 

 

 

KPIs/Success Metrics:

Increase in data-driven decisions and insights adoption across all BUs.Reduction in data quality issues and compliance risks.Successful implementation of group-wide data governance.ROI from analytics and AI/ML initiatives.

Compensation Range => Rs. 20 LPA – Rs. 25 LPA

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