Data Operations Support Lead

WPP

Chennai, India
On-site
Databricks platform expertise
Github actions ci/cd implementation
Azure and gcp cloud environments
WPP is launching a transformative data journey through Databridge to unify its fragmented global data landscape into a standardized, scalable platform

Job Summary

  • WPP is launching a transformative data journey through Databridge to unify its fragmented global data landscape into a standardized, scalable platform.
  • The Data Operations Lead will establish and head the new Data Integration & Operations team in Chennai, owning the operational layer including CI/CD automation and monitoring.
  • This build-and-run role requires deep technical knowledge of Databricks and modern data platforms alongside the ability to lead, mentor, and scale a growing team.

Matching Summary

WPP is launching a transformative data journey through Databridge to unify its fragmented global data landscape into a standardized, scalable platform.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Databricks platform expertise
  • GitHub Actions CI/CD implementation
  • Azure and GCP cloud environments
  • Python programming skills
  • dbt data transformation tool
  • Data quality enforcement strategies
  • Incident management leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Team mentorship and scaling experience
  • Agentic marketing platform knowledge
  • Cloud-agnostic architecture design
  • AI-ready data platform background
  • Cost monitoring and optimization
  • Global team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Lead data integration and orchestration teams
  • Experience with Databricks Asset Bundles
  • Proven track record in platform operations
  • Strong background in Python and dbt
  • Ability to manage global data products

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