Head - Product

Product Head for Data, Analytics and Platform

Role Overview : The

Product Head - Data and Analytics

will lead the strategic development and execution of our

data platform initiatives , ensuring they align with business goals and deliver measurable results. You will be responsible for defining product strategy, setting

OKRs , and ensuring the successful execution of programs that drive the product roadmap. You will work cross-functionally with technical teams to integrate advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities into scalable data platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

Define and drive the

strategic direction

for data platforms, aligning technical initiatives with business goals and objectives.

Set clear

OKRs

(Objectives and Key Results) for data platform development and ensure alignment across all teams (engineering, data science, analytics, etc.).

Establish and enforce

standards for planning , project management, execution, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Lead the design and implementation of scalable

data pipelines ,

data lakes , and

real-time analytics

architectures, ensuring robust performance, security, and compliance.

Collaborate with

Data Science ,

Analytics ,

Platform , and

AI teams

to ensure seamless integration of machine learning models, predictive analytics, and AI technologies.

Set and maintain high standards for

project management , ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, using Agile methodologies.

Ensure thorough

documentation

of technical processes, product specifications, and architectural decisions to maintain transparency and scalability.

Implement strong

data governance

and security protocols, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA).

Develop key

performance metrics

(KPIs) to assess the success of data products and continuously iterate for improvement.

Mentor and lead product managers and technical teams, instilling a culture of ownership, innovation, and excellence in execution.

Qualifications :

BTech and / or MBA from top-tier colleges

(e.g., IITs, NITs, ISBs, IIMs, or equivalent).

10+ years of experience in

product management , with a focus on building

data platforms

and integrating

advanced analytics .

Proven track record in setting and executing

strategic roadmaps ,

OKRs , and ensuring business alignment across teams.

Deep understanding of

cloud technologies

(e.g., AWS, Azure) and familiarity with

data frameworks

(Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).

Strong experience with

data architectures

(data lakes, data warehouses, NoSQL / SQL), data governance, and

real-time data pipelines .

Experience in integrating

AI / ML models

into data products and driving

business intelligence (BI)

initiatives (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Solid

program management

expertise with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on schedule.

Proven ability to set and maintain

standards for planning , project management, and

documentation

to ensure high-quality execution.

Knowledge of

data governance

frameworks and experience ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and align technical and business stakeholders.