Data Management Section Manager

JOB PURPOSE

Collect and analyze institutional and sector data, establish frameworks, methodologies and guidelines for data analysis and management, and provide consultation and guidance on data-management matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Prepare and implement the section's annual operational plan, targets, KPIs and budget requirements.

·         Develop data-management policies and procedures and monitor team compliance.

·         Design and develop data-structuring infrastructure to accelerate analysis and reporting.

·         Build the overall framework and methodology for institutional data analysis and management and provide technical guidance on data sources, validation and approval.

·         Oversee data operating and archiving standards and ensure alignment with government policies.

·         Review technical documents, visualizations and reports for quality and accuracy.

·         Integrate emerging technologies and modern initiatives into data-management processes and structures.

·         Assess database changes and ensure alignment with business requirements.

·         Monitor data-system performance and recommend improvements to hardware, software and storage infrastructure.

·         Oversee data security in coordination with relevant parties and implement digital-security policies.

·         Oversee collection and analysis of institutional and sector data and provide data-driven recommendations to decision makers.

·         Coordinate with Digital Dubai and IT to develop and implement an integrated data-management plan.

·         Conduct periodic data-maturity assessments and develop improvement plans.

·         Oversee development of a centralized database for strategic and sector data and facilitate reporting.

·         Manage cooperation with Digital Dubai to identify and adopt data-analysis tools aligned with government standards.

·         Prepare periodic performance and achievement reports and quality-based improvement plans.

·         Manage section budget, workforce planning, objectives and employee performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Analysis or equivalent from an accredited university.

·         7+ years of relevant professional experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

·         Ability to prepare policy, legislative and regulatory recommendations.

·         Ability to lead high-impact programs and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

·         Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and sector-development initiatives.

·         Ability to apply sector knowledge and emerging trends.

COMPETENCIES

·         Leadership competencies - Advanced.

·         Behavioral competencies - Advanced.

·         Technical: Strategic planning and performance management; data collection and analysis - Advanced.