Data Lead Consumer

Job Description : Job Title- Data Lead Consumer About the Function- Our Digital
and Technology (D&T) team are innovators, delivering ground-breaking solutions
that will help shape the future of our iconic brands. Technology touches every
part of our business, from the sourcing of sustainable ingredients to marketing
and development of our online platforms. We utilise data insights to build
competitive advantage, supporting our people to deliver value faster. Our D&T
team includes some of the most dedicated digital professionals in the industry.
Every day, we come together to push boundaries and innovate, shaping the digital
solutions of tomorrow. Whatever your passion, we’ll help you become the best you
can be, creating career-defining work and delivering breakthrough thinking.
About the team- The Data Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for
defining the domain data strategy and driving the end-to-end delivery of
high-quality, trusted data products across Consumer and Customer data domains.
The role combines strategic data leadership with hands-on delivery
accountability, ensuring data assets are scalable, reusable, well-governed, and
aligned to enterprise standards. This role operates in a complex, global,
matrixed environment and requires strong multi-functional collaboration with
Product, Engineering, Analytics, Digital, Marketing, Commercial, and Market
teams. The Data Lead acts as the link between business outcomes and data
delivery, ensuring that data initiatives translate into measurable value,
insight, and decision-making enablement. Role Responsibilities- Set and execute
the Consumer domain data strategy, defining clear roadmaps and priorities that
align enterprise data ambitions with Consumer and Customer business outcomes.
Support end-to-end delivery of Consumer data products, accountable for value,
quality, and timeliness, while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture,
standards, and platforms. Partner cross-functionally across Product,
Engineering, Analytics, and Business teams to translate business needs into
scalable, reusable data assets that support insight, personalisation, and
growth. Embed strong data governance, ownership, quality, and compliance,
ensuring Consumer data is trusted, well-managed, and fit for advanced analytics,
AI, and regulatory requirements. Drive agile, efficient ways of working,
actively handling risks, dependencies, and delivery performance to balance
short-term delivery with long-term transformation. Build trusted partner
relationships and lead data culture change, championing data-driven
decision-making, accountability, and high-performing teams across global
markets. Experience / skills required – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or
equivalent experience in a relevant field (Data Science, Computer Science,
Statistics, Information Systems, or similar). 7–10+ years’ experience in senior
data, delivery, or data product leadership roles within large, matrixed
organisations. Demonstrable experience leading data strategy and delivery for
Customer and/or Consumer domains. Good understanding of data management concepts
including data architecture, governance, quality, integration, and analytics.
Demonstrated experience with agile delivery methodologies and tools (e.g., ADO,
Jira, Confluence). Excellent partnership management, communication, and
influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Experience
working with modern, cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks) and BI
tools (e.g., Power BI). Nice to Have Experience within FMCG / CPG or
consumer-centric industries. Certifications in data management, governance, or
analytics (e.g., CDMP, DAMA). Previous hands-on experience in data engineering,
analytics, or Python. Experience operating across markets with varying data
maturity and regulatory environments. Delivery of high-quality, standardised,
and reusable Consumer domain data assets. Increased trust, ownership, and
usability of Customer and Consumer data across the organisation. Strong
alignment between business priorities and data delivery outcomes. Effective
contribution to a scalable, AI-ready enterprise data foundation. Flexible
Working Statement- Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what
flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and
balance your priorities from day one. Diversity statement- Our purpose is to
celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And crafting an inclusive culture, where
everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We
embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be
encouraged and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of
and help build and champion and inclusive culture that celebrates people of
different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual, orientation, social class,
educational backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and more. Our ambition is to
build the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products,
companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our
brands to the next level and build new ones as part of crafting the next
generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then
this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment,
please ensure that you gather this information when you submit your application.
Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Bangalore Karle Town SEZ Additional
Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-04-23 With over 200 brands sold in
more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every
day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic
behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the
brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition
is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer
products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John
Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant
minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy
lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners
of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more
inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at
our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist
skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together,
great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and
you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas,
and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ
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