Operations Manager - DataOps

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

Main accountabilities (Main Responsibilities):

• Data Quality Assurance:
  • Implement and oversee data quality standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to identify and rectify data anomalies.
  • Develop and maintain data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Timeliness and Reliability:
  • Monitor data pipelines and workflows to ensure timely data ingestion, transformation, and delivery for models and insights.
  • Work closely with cloud infrastructure, operations, data engineering and analytics teams to optimize data processing efficiency.
  • Address any bottlenecks or delays promptly.
• Process Optimization:
  • Continuously improve data management processes, creating an automation culture to ensure scalablity and efficiency.
  • Streamline data workflows to maximise quality and value, and reduce manual effort.
  • Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices.
• Collaboration and Leadership
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure that data management processes align with the company’s goals and objectives.
  • Foster a collaborative environment within the data team.
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet business goals and DataOps related KPIs.
  • Manage and lead a team of data management professionals.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and other external partners.

Adaptability, communication skills, and a passion for data excellence are essential traits for success in this role.

Technical skills:

• Strong knowledge of data quality principles and best practices
• Experience with data management tools and technologies.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Technical/ Functional skills:

• Good Understanding of ITIL and Software Development Lifecycle
• Agile Methodology (Scrum)
• Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) tools
• Cloud data management tools
• Master data management (MDM) tools
• Data integration tools
• Data visualization tools
• Machine Learning Operations

Other skills and competencies:

• Troubleshooting skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal/listening and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented approach and analytical skills
• Initiative and Foresight
• Proactive
• Team player, positive attitude, pragmatic, dynamic, flexible, self-confident, sociable, direct, resistant to stress.   
• Ability to work in dynamic business environment
• Learning Agility
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team
• Excellent “Customer Oriented” approach
• Travel may be required
• Excellent English

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in data operations, data management, or a similar role.
• At least 5 years of experience in data management or a related field.
• Experience working with data management tools and technologies.
• Experience developing and implementing data management support strategies.

Personal skills:

• Demonstrated strong desire to learn and absorb new ideas;
• Have strong autonomy;
• Thorough attention to details, ability to multitask, and effective time management skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Have natural curiosity, critical mindset and team spirit; be volunteer;
• Be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Have a cross cultural mindset to be able to work with interlocutors from all regions across the world;

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work