The Team Lead for Cloud Data Solutions is responsible for oversight and daily management of both cross-functional and internal projects that involve designing and building enterprise cloud data assets (including financial solutions, data warehouses and data marts) for the bank as well as operational discipline for execution within SMBC approved cloud tenant.

This individual will oversee the IT team responsible for the following functional areas - Cloud Technologies including integration with data sources across AD entities. Business stakeholders include the Infomation Control Department (Chief Data Officer); Finance Controllers and Risk Management as well as other internal customers. The preferred candidate will demonstrate passion and expertise for leading strategic initiatives to standardize data and enable business analytic capabilities (including but not limited to required Regulatory Reporting for the Bank) as well as day-to-day operational execution responsibilities. As a Senior level contributor, must demonstrate strong communication and relationship building competencies. Strong Program and project management skills also a key skill requirement.

The Team Lead for Cloud Data Solutions reports to the Executive Director of Corporate Systems within the JRIA Applications, PMO and IT Governance department.

• Reviews all system development project requests and coordinates related team activities; meets with business stakeholders and other technical teams to gather and analyze requirements.
• Provides technical and thought leadership around cloud technologies and ecosystems, including financial and enterprise data warehouse, data architecture and integration, and can guide the team in terms of exploring new and emerging data stores.
• Develop and implement tactical plans and strategic objectives for the data management department in an effective and innovative fashion
• Apply strong Program/ Project Management skills turn the strategic vision into an actional project and drive the project to conclusion
• Provides high level technical support to IT partners troubleshooting and providing fixes where required.
• Provides written reports to management regarding project status, tasks and issues/risks.
• Participates in build related activity discussions, environment setup implementation schedule/changes promoted in the test environment.
• Actively participates in planning sessions and meetings; interfaces regularly with senior level counter parts across multiple business units.
• Maintains effective relationships with vendors and suppliers; resolves issues and maintains ongoing communication.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, testing and documentation of Technology Recovery Plans to support continuity objectives as defined by business and service managers.
• Partners with Financial Change Management and CDO/CDA to create, plan and executes the strategic Financial Data Roadmap for the Bank. This includes standards and governance requirements for managing the environment in a strategic and consistent fashion.
• Looks for continuous improvement opportunities through automation and simplification of all current activities.
• Ensures team member activities are in compliance and are aligned with all strategic directives; provides guidance to more junior employees and serves as a team lead.
• Provides managerial direction and oversight to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Oversee and coordinate daily operations including day to day operation of the Financial, Regulatory and Risk Data assets.
• Arranges proper support, coverage and staffing plans for all implementation activities and organization commitments.
• Direct data management department staffing needs (e.g. interviewing, hiring, new hire and ongoing training, annual evaluations, etc.)
• Participate in budget planning, initiation and monitoring of expenses
• Assess and report progress in meeting department's objectives
• Continuingly assess and improve the team structure within Financial Data Management whilst ensuring it aligns with immediate tactical and long term strategic goals.
• Participates in Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises and ensures the DR environment is set up and configured properly.
  

• Expert knowledge of Cloud Technologies utilized by SMBC including enterprise data warehouses, data governance, data architecture and integration and emerging data stores and technologies.
• Hands on management experience of complex systems and applications.
• Adept at project management including prior experience with system implementations, programming, integration, conversion and testing
• Functional experience with data warehouse and BI tools. Technologies include Azure Cloud tools, Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric, Databrick, AI/ML.
• Direct experience with data governance tooling. Experience with Collibra or Informatica MDM a plus.
• High level customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting both internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with excellent problem solving abilities and ability to perform under pressure in a challenging environment
• Forward thinker who seeks to improve business processes that deliver better services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate concepts and ideas to diverse audiences.
• Excellent mentoring and management proficiency with demonstrated ability to delegate, influence and manage expectations as well as team performance.

D&I Commitment

Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.