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- Learn more: jti.com Data Solutions Associate Manager This role builds and scales Taiwan’s commercial data foundation on Databricks, transforming integrated data into a strategic asset that supports AI and Commercial Excellence.
- It designs data models, semantic layers, and AI-enabled solutions to improve planning, prioritization, investment allocation, and field execution while collaborating with business, Digital & IT, regional, and global teams.
- As a Data Solutions Associate Manager, you will be responsible for: Build commercial decision-making capabilities.
- Partner with Marketing & Sales (M&S) and relevant teams to develop and scale AI-enabled solutions, such as store intelligence, outlet prioritization, and field force capacity planning.
- Lead business ownership of the future data platform.
- Represent Taiwan’s commercial organization in the design and implementation of the Taiwan data lake.
- Define business objectives, prioritize requirements, set acceptance and migration criteria, and ensure the platform supports current business needs and future AI applications.
- Establish a trusted commercial data model.
- Align commercial teams on KPI definitions, business rules, calculation methods, and data relationships.
- Translate these into standardized and governed data models to ensure consistent reporting and reliable business decision-making.
- Oversee data warehouse operations.
- Take operational ownership of Taiwan’s data warehouse and manage external vendors to ensure reliable data delivery.
- Address issues raised by Marketing & Sales, resolve recurring problems, and maintain documentation of data processes, business rules, and operating procedures.
- Ensure platform stability and business continuity.
- Monitor critical data services, vendor performance, and data quality.
- Drive timely issue resolution and turn recurring problems into long-term improvements to strengthen platform reliability and performance.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Strengthen data management processes, controls, and documentation to ensure smooth operations, knowledge sharing, and readiness for future business and AI needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Equivalent relevant experience and a proven track record may also be considered.
- 8+ years of experience in data platforms, analytics engineering, data strategy, or digital transformation, with experience delivering enterprise data solutions that support business decisions.
- Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or retail is preferred.
- Candidates from e-commerce, delivery, marketplace, or other data-driven industries are also welcome.
- Native-level Mandarin proficiency and fluent English communication skills.
- Proven experience in data modeling, semantic layer design, and modern cloud data platforms, preferably Databricks, with strong knowledge of SQL, databases, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud data architecture.
- Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, or similar solutions end to end, including requirements gathering, testing, data migration, reconciliation, and operational handover.
- Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data and AI solutions, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure data governance, quality, security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
Are you ready to join us?
- Build your success story at JTI.
- Apply now!
Next Steps
- After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer.
- Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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