Embark on a transformative journey as a VP Data Product Architect. At Barclays, our vision is clear: to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions for VP Data Product Architect. You will be working closely with senior business and technology stakeholders on the planning and delivery of USCB data analytics use cases on AWS cloud. Supporting and mentoring a high performing and efficient team with the different technical and functional skills across global locations.

To be successful in this role, you should:

Knowledge in Data Products or Data Solutions and where possible experience in setting up or transforming a Data Products function
Excellent understanding of data concepts and data solution architecture processes and methodologies to drive scalable data products
Collaborating effectively with cross functional teams to assess and identify data product opportunities to drive business value
Experience in shaping and driving scoping and prioritization discussions where possible specifically in data products, data solutions and offerings based on criticality or materiality
Good understanding of and or experience in other data related capabilities including Data Architecture, Data Analytics, Data Modelling, Policy Assurance, Data Governance, Data Quality and Controls

Other highly valued skills include:

Relevant background in designing and implementing complex and scalable data products and data capabilities, preferably within the financial services sector
Proven experience in business data solution offerings with familiarity in Big Data and Cloud capabilities and working in cross-functional teams, preferably with at least 10+ years in data driven roles
User-Centric Mindset – understanding how data products solve business problems and drive business value
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related fields
Good understanding of Data strategy with proven problem-solving skills to offer cross-function solutions

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is in Whippany, NJ

Purpose of the role

To implement data quality process and procedures, ensuring that data is reliable and trustworthy, then extract actionable insights from it to help the organisation improve its operation, and optimise resources.

Accountabilities

Investigation and analysis of data issues related to quality, lineage, controls, and authoritative source identification.
Execution of data cleansing and transformation tasks to prepare data for analysis.
Designing and building data pipelines to automate data movement and processing.
Development and application of advanced analytical techniques, including machine learning and AI, to solve complex business problems.
Documentation of data quality findings and recommendations for improvement.

Vice President Expectations

To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others..
OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.