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 effective 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 (Delhi)
🏢 NSDC India
📍 Delhi