Data Platform & Governance Director

Get to be a part of a large logistics organisationGet to lead the data platform strategy of the organisation About Our Client This opportunity is with a large organization operating in the transport & distribution industry. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to operational excellence within the third-party logistics sector. Job Description Lead APAC data platform strategy, ensuring scalable, standardized, and costefficient solutions aligned with global models and AI/Analytics priorities.Own endtoend data product lifecycle (creation, evolution, retirement) and drive alignment with global governance standards.Evaluate and recommend data product improvements with clear tradeoffs across cost, risk, and business impact.Enforce data management best practices including metadata cataloging, lineage, and reference data standardization.Drive data literacy and adoption through sandbox environments, structured usage frameworks, and upskilling initiatives.Enable transition from local/legacy solutions to governed, enterprisewide platforms.Manage and mentor team while ensuring stakeholder alignment, prioritization, and conflict resolution across business, IT, and global teams. The Successful Applicant A successful Data Platform & Governance Director - APAC should have: 13+ years in data management, data engineering, or data platform leadership roles, with at least 3 years in a regional or global capacity.Proven track record of owning and operating enterprisescale data platforms (cloud/hybrid).Demonstrated success in defining and implementing data governance frameworks, including cataloging, lineage, data quality, and access management.Handson leadership of data product lifecycle: creation, evolution, retirement, and alignment with global standards.Strong background in stakeholder management, including collaboration with IT, business, and global data offices.Advanced proficiency in Databricks for data engineering, orchestration, and analytics workloads.Cloud Data Platforms: Deep experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, and related Azure data services.Data Modeling: Strong understanding of data modeling (dimensional, lakehouse, medallion), schema management, and data contracts.Data Governance Tools: Handson with data cataloguing (e.g., Purview, Data Hub), metadata management, and lineage tracking.Security & Compliance: Knowledge of PII handling, access controls (RBAC, AD groups), RowLevel Security (RLS), and regulatory compliance (GDPR, local data laws). What's on Offer Competitive salary packageGenerous holiday leave and a focus on worklife balance.Opportunities for professional development and growth within a large organization.A chance to work with cuttingedge analytics technologies in the transport & distribution industry.Collaborative and goaloriented company culture. If you are passionate about data governance and analytics, and are ready to make an impact in Mumbai's thirdparty logistics sector, apply now to take your career to the next level. Get to be a part of a large logistics organisationGet to lead the data platform strategy of the organisation About Our Client This opportunity is with a large organization operating in the transport & distribution industry. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to operational excellence within the third-party logistics sector. Job Description Lead APAC data platform strategy, ensuring scalable, standardized, and costefficient solutions aligned with global models and AI/Analytics priorities.Own endtoend data product lifecycle (creation, evolution, retirement) and drive alignment with global governance standards.Evaluate and recommend data product improvements with clear tradeoffs across cost, risk, and business impact.Enforce data management best practices including metadata cataloging, lineage, and reference data standardization.Drive data literacy and adoption through sandbox environments, structured usage frameworks, and upskilling initiatives.Enable transition from local/legacy solutions to governed, enterprisewide platforms.Manage and mentor team while ensuring stakeholder alignment, prioritization, and conflict resolution across business, IT, and global teams. The Successful Applicant A successful Data Platform & Governance Director - APAC should have: 13+ years in data management, data engineering, or data platform leadership roles, with at least 3 years in a regional or global capacity.Proven track record of owning and operating enterprisescale data platforms (cloud/hybrid).Demonstrated success in defining and implementing data governance frameworks, including cataloging, lineage, data quality, and access management.Handson leadership of data product lifecycle: creation, evolution, retirement, and alignment with global standards.Strong background in stakeholder management, including collaboration with IT, business, and global data offices.Advanced proficiency in Databrick