Data Team Lead

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

OAG is the leading data platform for the global travel industry, powering the growth and innovation of the air travel ecosystem. It has the world’s largest network of flight information. In 2023, OAG acquired Infare, the leading provider of competitor air travel data, empowering airlines and other travel industry players to make effective pricing decisions. Together, OAG and Infare form part of the most trusted data platform for aviation and make travel better by empowering the global travel industry with high-quality, relevant datasets covering the whole journey from planning to customer experience. Data is at the heart of everything we do. Headquartered in the UK, with operations in the USA, Denmark, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, and Lithuania.

Now we are looking for a Data Quality and Analytics Team Lead to join the team in Kaunas, Lithuania. Candidates from Vilnius can also apply as hybrid work is in place.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Team Lead of Data Quality and Analytics team will play a pivotal role in shaping our data landscape. The role will be responsible for establishing an innovative data quality and analytics framework that ensures unparalleled visibility and transparency for the data we receive and our business performance. The mission is to set up a team of data engineers and data analysts to enable other departments to deliver the best airline data on the market.

They should be a data loving person that could establish a team of talented data professionals, ensuring the successful delivery of data projects, and driving the strategic direction of OAG data initiatives.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Developing and executing the yearly roadmap for the team to deliver strategic supply domain goals.
• Working with customers to understand their supply Data Quality needs and help to integrate DQ data into customer systems.
• Improving Data quality KPIs – monitoring, reporting, and remediation process.
• Defining and document definitions and KPIs related to supply Data Quality to have consistent terminologies across the organization.
• Partnering with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and priorities.
• Developing new data-driven approaches to generate insights, improve decision-making, and address business challenges proactively.
• Leading a team of data engineers, analysts, and data quality specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Managing daily team roadmap, priorities, workload, and results.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and making recommendations for investments in technology infrastructure and platforms to support the company's data quality & analytics strategy.
• Ensuring the best coding practices are being applied and well-structured documentation is produced.
• Applying Agile methodology to ensure efficient delivery of the project scope.

IF YOU HAVE:

• Proven experience (4+ years) in data analytics, data engineering, or a related role.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, Snowflake)
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Successful integration of cost-effective data pipelines with multiple data sources, data destinations.
• Implementation of Data Warehouse / Data Lake solutions.
• Experience in Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment or a strong mentorship attitude but not yet led the team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• A dynamic work environment, fostering innovation in a progressive, non-hierarchical culture, where passionate tech enthusiasts continuously develop new products and solutions with a focus on improvement for aviation industry.
• Great office location, with flexible working arrangements that allow remote work or office attendance and company paid lunch
• Participation in team-building activities, team workshops, group learning sessions and innovation programs
• A balance between in-office and remote work
• Opportunities for travel to our other offices, fostering a global perspective.
• An attractive compensation and benefits package, including private health insurance, voluntary participation in retirement scheme
• A generous annual leave policy with additional 5 days of leave per year
• Great growth and development opportunities, both professionally and personally
• We will ensure that the exact salary offered for you will be based on your qualifications, competencies, professional experience and requirements for the corresponding job function (salary starts from 5000 up to 6000 EUR gross per month).

OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure all applicants are considered for employment without discrimination.