Director of the Data Management

• Prepare and implement the section's annual operational plan, including targets, indicators, and budget requirements.

• Develop organizational policies and procedures for data management and monitor team compliance.

• Design and develop data architecture infrastructure to accelerate analysis and effective reporting.

• Build the general framework and methodology for institutional data analysis and management, providing technical guidance on data sources and validation.

• Oversee the development of data operation and archiving standards, ensuring alignment with government policies.

• Review technical documents, data visualizations, and reports to ensure quality and accuracy.

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

• Evaluate changes to databases and ensure they meet business requirements.

• Monitor data system performance and provide technical recommendations for hardware, software, and storage improvements.

• Oversee data security in cooperation with relevant authorities and implement digital security policies.

• Supervise the collection and analysis of institutional and sectoral data, providing data-driven recommendations to decision-makers.

• Coordinate with Digital Dubai and the IT Department to develop and implement an integrated data management plan.

• Conduct periodic data maturity reviews and develop improvement plans based on results.

• Supervise the development of a central database for strategic and sectoral data to support decision-making.

• Manage collaboration with Digital Dubai to select and approve data analysis tools according to government standards.

• Ensure adherence to information security, data confidentiality, and health and safety policies.

• Operational & Financial Management

• Provide periodic reports and data to the Department Director to highlight areas for improvement and operational excellence.

• Identify performance gaps and provide recommendations for corrective actions to mitigate risks.

• Provide inputs for budget preparation and monitor budget execution to ensure alignment with approved allocations.

• Prepare strategies for manpower planning, recruitment, training, and development.

• Set section goals and conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews.

• Provide guidance to staff on operational issues and employee management.

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

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, lead high-impact planning, and apply industry trends to strategy.

• Leading and inspiring others, strategic thinking, and supporting/enabling change.

• Positivity, excellence in execution, and community service/customer responsiveness.

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