NEOM Looking for Data Analytics & Management Expert at Saudi , Neom Full Time

Position

Data Analytics and Management Expert

Job Code

Reports to

Lead, Strategic Progress Tracking (SPT)

Direct Reports

Data Analytics & Management Specialist

Division/Section

Strategy Execution

Department

Strategy Execution

Sector

Economic Development Office/ Strategy

Job Family

Role Purpose

• Analyzes, interprets and reports data related to NEOM’s objectives, goals, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Creates visuals for reports and dashboards to provide stakeholders with timely, reliable insights into the performance of NEOM to help track and visualize progress
• Supports and facilitates data mapping, data collection and data use efforts as part of NEOM’s Strategic Progress Tracking efforts
• Develops and implements strategies and tools for data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provides reports based on insights to facilitate strategic decisions at all leadership levels at NEOM.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

Progress Tracking

• Designs and leads implementation of the data management system to aid tracking and review of NEOM KPIs at all levels, and in establishing and managing a robust progress tracking process and system, along with core tools and mechanisms such as a progress tracking dashboard.
• Reflects the data mangement context to support the development of indicators for all relevant Board, Strategic, and Operational across NEOM
• Collaborates with the sectors to define the data analytics design for better user experience in progress review, measurement, and impact assessment
• Works closely with other members of the Strategic Progress Team to obtain the latest progress update for inputs in the dashboard, and compiles implementation and performance reports for periodic review
• Initiates and implement NEOM-wide engagements on data management to facilitate data collection, analysis, and reporting, including exploring mechnisims for automation and efficiency.
• Leads the development and implementation of the data architecture and operating model for NEOM’s strategic progress tracking framework
• Refines the data archtecture and operating model based on feedback from key stakeholders, ensuring proactive drive and implementation of new capabilities in data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Designs periodic data analysis and generates big data management to generate key insights on NEOM’s strategic progress
• Tracks and keeps realtime updates on the overall delivery progress across all KPIs as well as on other aspects of data management and data analytics

Progress Review, Measurements & Impact Assessments

• Supports the setting up and management of robust progress reviews, specific measurements, and independent assessments of progress
• Provides ideas and recommendations to improve the existing measurements to address data gaps
• Supports period independent performance review and audits

Planning, Budgeting, Reporting

• Supports planning of strategic events and activities to facilitate implementation of the Strategic Progress Tracking Framework
• Supports development, implementation, tracking and reporting of annual implementation plans and budgets on Strategic Progress tracking
• Supports procurement and tender efforts including developing technical scopes of work and other related documents
• Supports the development of leadership updates and SPT-related planning and budget discussions
• Supports reporting of KPIs, ensuring that data and information reported are validated and accurate using best practice approaches
• Supports development of the program’s Annual Report in collaboration with other members of the SPT team

Others

• Supports ad-hoc requests related to strategic progress tracking and reporting
• Leverages NEOM’s knowledge management system to appropriately store and retrieve all documents and other related resources
• Leads and supports knowledge sharing efforts related to data management and the SPTF
• Supports the development of technical and proceedural knowledge products on NEOM’s SPTF
• Performs any other duties as required by the job function

Background, Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• At least 5-10 years work experience, with 3-5 years in a sophisticated Business Intelligence & Analytics in reputable organizations.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting data and infrastructure issues
• Experience working on developing and maintaining data management workflows
• Strong experience in creating, publishing and maintenance of dashboards in Tableau and PowerBI
• Strong in analytical solutioning with hands on experience in advanced analytics delivery, through the entire life cycle of analytics to develop recommendations and options for consideration to senior management
• Able to balance complex situations and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to articulate thoughts, ideas, and point of view in a concise and compelling manner. Strong willingness to learn. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in leading teams is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any equivalent discipline
• Additional project management certification preferred

COMMUNICATION – MAIN STAKEHOLDERS

Internal

External

• Economic Development Office / Strategy Team
• SPT Team Lead
• SPTF users and representatives
• Progress Managers in the respective sectors, departments, functions, and subsidiaries
• Communications function
• Other functions/departments as needed
• Third party e.g. PMO consultants
• Strategy and technical consultants