Team Lead - Data Analytics & AI

OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an exceptional Team Lead for our Data Analytics & AI team. In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and governance of our enterprise-wide analytics landscape. You will guide a highly skilled team, ensure proper data ownership structures, and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality insights.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a hands-on expert with Microsoft Fabric, and an experienced leader who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a Data Analytics & AI team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Prioritize, plan, and manage workloads and delivery timelines.
• Act as the primary interface between IT and business stakeholders for analytics initiatives.

Data Platform & Architecture

• Own and develop the Microsoft Fabric environment, including Data Engineering, Data Factory, Real-Time Analytics, and Power BI.
• Define, implement, and enforce robust data structures, data models, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure clear boundaries for responsibilities between IT‑managed components and business-owned workflows.

Data Integration & ETL

• Design, oversee, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Fabric, Data Factory, and related technologies.
• Implement high‑quality and scalable data ingestion and transformation processes.
• Document and maintain data lineage, quality rules, and integration standards.

SAP BW, SAP ERP & System Integration

• Lead the integration of SAP BW, SAP ERP, and additional enterprise systems into the analytics platform.
• Oversee end‑to‑end extraction, harmonization, transformation, and validation of data from these systems.
• Collaborate with SAP functional and technical teams to ensure stable and reliable data flows.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage complex analytics projects from planning through deployment.
• Apply project management best practices; PMP certification is strongly preferred.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical designs and communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric and its associated tools.
• 8-10+ years of hands-on experience with ETL/ELT and data engineering.
• Proven success implementing data governance and clear ownership models.
• Solid experience integrating SAP BW, SAP ERP, and ideally other enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities; PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong team orientation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools in the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Experience in advanced analytics, predictive modeling, or automation.
• German language skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• A leadership role in shaping the future of our data & analytics strategy.
• Modern technologies and a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.Competitive compensation and benefits.