Job Description

Join us as Data Specialist – xOPS CD Data Foundation

Function: Data Specialist

Scope: Global

Location: São Paulo - WTorre

Terms & Condition: Full time

Relocation support & international assignments are unavailable for this position.

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Specialist will play a key role in enabling a strong, data driven culture across North America. Acting as a technical and functional strategic partner to business and technology teams, this role supports the adoption of Unilever’s data strategy, governance, and data platform capabilities.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about data foundations, analytics enablement, and stakeholder collaboration in a global environment.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical and functional point of contact for Business teams and the xOPS CD Data Foundation.
• Drive the adoption of Unilever’s data strategy across North America.
• Establish and evolve a regional framework to support scalable data solutions.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of data models within the Market Data Lake.
• Lead Data Ingestion, Data Catalog, and Data Governance activities for the region.
• Support the definition and adoption of the operating model with cross functional teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective business support.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in Data & Analytics roles (e.g., Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or similar).
• Experience working on enterprise scale data platforms and analytics solutions.
• Knowledge of Azure data technologies, including:
  • Azure Databricks
  • Data Lake
  • SQL Server
• Advanced English proficiency (mandatory).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations
• Programming experience in Python and Scala.
• Understanding of Data Quality and Data Governance principles.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Place: Wtorre

Work Type: Hybrid

Relocation support & international assignments are unavailable for this position.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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