Manager, Data Management Group

About the role

The Manager, Data Management Group at Northern Trust oversees the India team of Data Governance and Data Analytics Consultants in Pune, India. The role delivers high-quality analytics, custom reporting, and automated data solutions while supporting data governance and data quality frameworks. Day-to-day work includes leading the consultant team, collaborating with business and IT stakeholders, and driving complex data initiatives across global regions.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the Data Management consultant team, ensuring delivery against agreed KPIs
• Review and analyze data to ensure quality and support implementation of automated solutions for efficiency and custom reporting
• Promote design, build, and deployment of modern data and analytical solutions
• Participate in initiatives to improve data quality in the Data Management Platform and work with data stewards, consultants, and technology partners
• Own data governance and data quality frameworks, including controls, monitoring, and compliance reviews
• Design and support modern analytics and automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Understand and optimize complex SQL queries to support analytics and reporting needs
• Identify and drive automation opportunities across data and analytics processes and collaborate with product owners, technology teams, and global partners

What you’ll bring

• Graduate or Postgraduate with 9+ years of overall experience, preferably in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Data Quality and Data Governance with a strong analytics and automation focus
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Collibra, Talend, Alteryx, Databricks, Power BI, Python, R
• Strong understanding of relational databases, ETL, and data integration concepts
• Demonstrated track record of leading data, analytics, or automation initiatives
• Must be flexible to work in shifts and/or on a rotational basis
• Should have completed 1 year as Section manager

Nice to have

• 3+ years' experience in Data Governance / Data Quality / Analytics, preferably within Financial Services
• Exposure to Snowflake/Azure preferred
• Prior experience in Financial Services or other regulated environments is preferred

Skills

Education

A Graduate or Postgraduate with 9+ years of overall experience, preferably in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field