SUMMARY Purpose

Lead NSDC's Data & Analytics Office (HDAO) to establish a trusted, secure, and data-driven organization by defining the enterprise data strategy, governance framework, analytics capabilities, and data platforms. Ensure high-quality, compliant, and actionable data that supports policy formulation, digital transformation, operational excellence, and informed decision-making across NSDC and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Job Responsibilities 1. Data Strategy & Leadership

- Develop and execute the enterprise Data & Analytics Strategy aligned with NSDC's digital and business objectives.
- Drive data maturity, innovation, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

2. Data Governance & Compliance
- Establish and oversee enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, stewardship, and metadata management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements, including the DPDP Act.

3. Data Architecture & Engineering
- Lead the design and governance of enterprise data architecture, integration frameworks, data platforms, and engineering standards.
- Ensure scalable, reliable, and productive data pipelines and platforms that support enterprise analytics.

4. Data Quality & Master Data Management
- Define and monitor enterprise data quality standards, master data governance, and observability practices.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and reliability across all critical data assets.

5. Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Lead the development of enterprise analytics, business intelligence, reporting, and self-service analytics capabilities.
- Deliver actionable insights that support strategic planning, operational performance, and government reporting.

6.



Advanced Analytics & Data Products
- Oversee advanced analytics, data science enablement, and enterprise data products that support AI, policy evaluation, and digital innovation.
- Promote reusable, high-value data assets that improve organizational outcomes.

7. Stakeholder & Ministry Engagement
- Partner with business leaders, technology teams, government stakeholders, and external agencies to enable effective data sharing, analytics, and policy support.
- Serve as the primary data advisor for enterprise and Ministry-level initiatives.

8. Operational Excellence & Data Security
- Drive continuous improvement in DataOps, automation, governance dashboards, data security, access management, and operational performance.
- Ensure resilient, secure, and efficient data operations across the enterprise.

9. Leadership & Capability Development
- Build and lead a high-performing Data & Analytics team by fostering technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and a strong data culture.
- Develop internal capabilities in data governance, engineering, analytics, and data literacy while reducing dependency on external vendors.

Requirements

Essential Qualification:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline from a recognised institution. Advanced degree desirable but not required if compensated by exceptional practical experience.
- 10 - 15 years of progressive software engineering experience including at least 5 years in an engineering leadership role Head of Engineering, VP Engineering, Principal Engineer, or equivalent with accountability for production systems at significant user scale. The word "significant" here means platforms with real users, real incidents and real consequences for failures.

📌 Deputy General Manager - Data & Analytics Officer (New Delhi)
🏢 National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
📍 New Delhi