Head Data at Airtel

JOB PURPOSE

To drive the development of the data and device portfolio in line with Airtel vision and objectives through focus on all three key pillars of Products, Platforms and Analytics.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To define strategy and roadmap of products and initiatives to develop and monetize data portfolio.
• To lead a team of  high impact products and innovation managers; maintain efficient cross-functional group and local team integration and communication with other stakeholders.
• To drive revenue and develop policies and guidelines to regulate all aspects of data portfolio.
• To define and develop Key Performance Indicators and reporting process to monitor performance of the portfolio including Products, Platforms and analytics
• To monitor market trends; facilitate partnership with relevant market stakeholders and compliance to all regulatory bodies requirements surrounding data products.
• To develop data competencies across the group by providing expertize and support when needed to optimize execution of operation plan.

COMPETENCIES

• General management
• Proven Team Leadership skills 
• Ability to influence and get things done quickly 
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural/ cross-country environment 
• Creativity (out-of-the box thinking) and strong entrepreneurial spirit 
• Strong Commercial Acumen
• Strong Customer orientation
• Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills
• Analytical and problems solving
• Data related technology awareness 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Business Related field / Technology with in-depth understanding of telecom trends
• Master Degree of Commerce/ Engineering
• Minimum 10 years experience in marekting or data related field in a highly complex environment
• 5+ years of experience in leading cross-cultural teams