DATA SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE MANAGER
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
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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.
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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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