Chapter Lead for Data Warehouse Platform

The Data Platform Tribe within Technology Services / Data & Functions provides Danske Bank with centralized Data Warehouse, enterprise reporting, and analytics services across multiple banking domains.

The Data Warehouse Platform Squad:

• Manage DW infrastructure, including capacity planning, performance tuning, resource optimization.
• Drive the migration of Data Warehouse platforms to the cloud with a focus on scalability, security, and efficiency, aligning with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and best practices for platform operations.
• Measure and report platform performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and reporting needs.
• Lead the modernization of Data Warehouse infrastructure with scalable and future-ready data platforms.

As a Chapter Lead, you will partner closely with the Product Owner in a “2 in a box” model, ensuring the squad operates efficiently using agile methodologies. You will be responsible for guiding the implementation strategies—the “how” of task execution. Your pivotal role will focus on transforming our current federated data platform into a new, event-driven solution, enhancing both on-premises and cloud integrations as part of our F28 Strategy.

As a Chapter Lead, you are an innovative and experienced leader, blending deep domain expertise with a passion for coaching and developing others. You act as a “player & coach,” spending approximately 50% of your time managing your Chapter, and the remaining 50% as a doer in a Squad delivering value by completing work.

You will:

• Lead and mentor the Data Warehouse admin team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
• Manage and optimize Data Warehouse infrastructure, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource allocation
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for migrating on-premise data warehouses to a cloud-based platform
• Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Enforce data governance, security, and compliance standards across the Data Warehouse ecosystem
• Redesign and optimize ETL/ETL pipelines for seamless integration into the cloud environment
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess workloads, prioritize migration phases, and minimize disruption to business operations
• Continuously measure and improve platform performance, identifying areas for optimization and cost savings

About you:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in data infrastructure within a Data warehouse technologies
• At least 2 years of leadership experience
• Strong experience in cloud-based solutions like AWS, Azure for modern data platforms
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team
• Problem-solving skills with ability to identify issues proactively and deliver efficient, innovative solutions
• Aptitude for driving platform modernization and cloud migration initiatives smoothly
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Advanced English language skills

"We believe that the most valuable asset is human potential."

This position can be located in Denmark or Lithuania. If you are hired in Lithuania, the applicable salary range will be from 5200 to 7800 EUR monthly (based on your competencies relevant for the job).
Additionally, each Danske Bank employee in Lithuania receives employee benefits package which includes:

• Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
• Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
• Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
• Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.

See all the benefits HERE.
Your title in job contract will be Squad Leader (Chapter Lead).

If you're interested in this role and joining my team, feel free to contact me. - Christina Kjæ

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Copenhagen K, Denmark

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