Lead Data Strategist

Symphony is a global design and development software company headquartered in San Francisco with 650+ technologists located across engineering offices in Southeast Europe and Latin America, along with business development offices in the US and Western Europe, and a Remote hub engaging employees from Latin America to Africa and Asia. In the last 16 years, we have launched over 200 products for the world’s leading startups, enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies.
Our team has a proven track record in helping clients increase revenue, reduce time-to-market, improve end-user experiences, and achieve scalability. We have domain expertise spanning financial services, banking, retail, technology, and healthcare, as well as the VC and PE ecosystem, among others.
We seek an experienced and visionary Lead Data Strategist to join our team. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with our client's organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess a robust data management, governance, and analytics background, with a proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team of data professionals.

What would be your day-to-day responsibilities, you ask?

• Research, design, develop, and execute a comprehensive data strategy in alignment with the client's organizational goals.
• Establish robust data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Establish, grow, and lead a virtual team of data professionals, including data scientists, analysts, and engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the implementation of cutting-edge data architectures and technologies to meet client's evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate with the client's key stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to enhance business processes, products, and services.
• Ensure effective data management and integration across different systems and platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in data management to recommend strategic investments.
• Advocate for data literacy and awareness throughout the client's organization, facilitating training and communication initiatives.
• Ensure the data team collaborates with IT and other departments to align data initiatives with overarching business objectives.
• Design and implement monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators to gauge the effectiveness of data management and utilization efforts.
• Build data-related value proposition materials for the sales team.
• Present Symphony data capabilities on sales calls and conferences.
• Build data capabilities within the organization to address cutting-edge trends in the market.

Ideal profile - What are we looking for?

• 15+ years of experience in data space.
• Proven track record as a senior leader in data management, with a history of successfully implementing robust data strategies.
• Proven track record and references in designing and implementing global big data platforms.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, information management, or business analytics.
• Data-related certification in AWS and Azure environments is a bonus.
• Deep understanding of data governance, compliance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Understanding the latest trends in data management such as data mesh and data fabric.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams towards achieving common objectives.
• Proficiency in data technologies, architectures, and tools, with a keen eye for innovation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with executives, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align data initiatives with overarching business goals.
• Familiarity with various business domains, preferably healthcare, supply chain, finance, retail, etc.

Ready to Join Us?
We’re excited to hear from you! If this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t hesitate—let’s see where this journey can take us.
We’ll review applications as they come in and promptly reach out to candidates chosen to move forward in the process.
Curious to Learn More?
If you have any questions our Talent Acquisition team is here for you. Feel free to drop us an email at ta@symphony.is. We’d love to connect!