Lodha Ventures Group - Group Data Lead

About Lodha Ventures - An Abhinandan Lodha Enterprise: (https://www.lodhaventures.com/):

- Lodha Ventures, an Abhinandan Lodha Enterprise, is a formidable collective of some of the best-of-breed, high-growth new-age businesses. We back highly ambitious ideas and turn them into category-disrupting businesses built to stand the test of time.

- We are a launchpad for nascent businesses that have the potential to become a part of our eclectic mix of businesses. We deploy unlevered and patient proprietary capital with a focus on value creation, unconstrained by the pressures of redemption.

- Our decentralized portfolio operates with independent CEOs and empowered leadership teams, fostering a performance-driven culture that sparks value creation. This ecosystem cultivates consumer-centric brands at the forefront of innovation, always pursuing excellence. Anchored in sound business practices, our businesses are poised for greatness, shaping industries as they grow.

Job Summary :

- The Group Data Lead will be responsible for leading data management, utilization, sharing, privacy, acquisition, planning, and augmentation efforts at the group level. This role will involve managing data analysts from the individual companies within the group who are responsible for developing data strategies for their respective businesses.

- The Group Data Lead will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making across the group and ensuring that data is leveraged effectively to achieve business objectives.

- Data being the biggest input to drive our business, this role will be responsible for managing group level data and utilising the same to efficiently achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Group Data Management Efforts:

- Data management to ensure data quality, applicability, utilization and consistency across the group and achieve business objectives.

- Collaborate with data analysts from individual companies to align data management practices and standards.

2. Manage Data Acquisition and Augmentation:

- Oversee the acquisition of new data sources and the augmentation of existing data to enhance the group's data assets.

- Identify and evaluate potential data sources and vendors to meet the group's data needs.

3. Develop Group Data Planning Strategies:

- Work closely with business leaders to understand their data needs and develop data planning strategies to support their objectives.

- Ensure that data planning strategies align with the group's overall business goals and objectives.

4. Drive Data-Driven Decision-Making:

- Promote a data-driven culture across the group, advocating for the use of data to inform decision-making at all levels of the organization.

5. Analyze Market Trends and Best Practices:

- Stay informed about market trends and best practices in data management, acquisition, planning, and augmentation.

- Apply knowledge to continuously improve data practices and drive innovation in data management across the group.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in data management, with a focus on data acquisition, planning, and augmentation. Experience in statistical modelling will be a bonus.

- Solid understanding of data management principles and best practices.

- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.

- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful data strategies.

- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in data management.