BASEL OFFICE - Data Solutions Manager

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

ROLE DESCRIPTION 
•    As a key member of the Data Solutions and IT Team, the Data Solutions Manager will lead a team of Data Engineers to continue building on our Data Lakehouse foundation and provide solutions to our current data challenges and enable our technology modernization programs. 
•    S/He works on technology and innovation projects with a global reach and has a hands-on approach to understanding various data integration methods while paving the way for standards across the enterprise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Solutions Manager responsibilities includes (but are not limited to):

•    Stakeholder Engagement:
o    Work closely with various departments to understand their data needs.
o    Prioritize projects based on business impact.
o    Communicate effectively with executives and project sponsors.

•    Team Management:
o    Support a team of data engineers
o    Foster a positive team culture, encouraging growth and collaboration
o    Educate team members and business partners on area of technical expertise
o    Enable and empower business users and sponsors to access and consume data easily for maximum business benefit

•    Requirement Engineering and planning:
o    Gather and document business requirements and refine the product backlog
o    Ensure alignment with business objectives
o    Collaborate with leadership and the team to define and plan the sprints

•    Delivery management:
o    Manage deliverables and ensure timely project execution
o    Provides guidance, leadership and align the architecture and strategies across various departments throughout the enterprise
o    Continuously adjusts processes to ensure high performance and scalability of the various applications
o    Ensuring reliable, accurate, and accessible data for responsible data entry areas

•    Vendor and Partner Management:
o    Collaborate with external partners and vendors
o    Track and manage budgets and capacities

•    Data Governance & Audit:
o    Oversee data governance practices, ensuring compliance and data security
o    Own and drive the execution of all audit processes to ensure compliance

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
•    3 - 4 years of experience working in a similar role
•    Experience with Enterprise Architectures
•    Experience with requirement engineering and scrum
•    Experience with the Azure data stack is a plus
•    Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
•    Ability to switch gears quickly and cope with change
•    Experience working in a complex environment with multiple source systems feeding a data warehouse.

EDUCATION
•    Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, information technology or a related field.
•    MCSD, MCSE Data Management and Analytics or similar certifications would be a plus. 
•    Project Management and/or SCRUM related certification is a plus, but not required

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
•    Prior experience in the cruise industry is a plus

CULTURE & BENEFITS
•    Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours and hybrid model

HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via our website www.vikingcareers.com, including your CV in English and a one-page cover letter to introduce yourself and your interest for the role. 
For more details about this position, contact Marta Pikusa under +41 61 638 60 11