Senior Manager - Economic Development

Job description / Role

Produce robust data and statistics about people, the economy and different sectors of interest. Activate data already available for the production of official Economic Statistics, engaging with all stakeholders in order to build automated data pipelines and create a harmonized data ecosystem.

Client Details

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation who is involved in one of the biggest real estate developments in the KSA Region. They will focus on a multitude of economic sectors such as: Energy, Water, Mobility, Biotech, Manufacturing, Media, Entertainment, Culture, Fashion, Tourism, Sport, Construction, Services, Health, Education and Livability. The project is backed directly by the government of Saudi Arabia with the vision to create healthy growth and wealth for the region, investors and residents.

Description

Statistics Production

* Leadership and management responsibility for the production of Economic Statistics, covering:
* National Accounts
* Business Statistics
* International Trade Statistics
* Price Statistics
* Government Finance Statistics
* Investment Statistics
* Research, Innovation and Technology Statistics
* Digital Economy Statistics
* And any new field of Economic Statistics that might emerge as a priority in the future.
* Guide the Economic Statistics team to adhere to international standards, classifications and definitions when producing official statistics.
* Make sure that the portfolio of Economic Statistics meets the highest standards of best international benchmark statistics offices in terms of topics covered as well as depth of statistical insights.
* Statistical Design, Processing and Analysis
* Statistical Quality and Reporting

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to advance within this market leader. A competitive remuneration package with associated/industry related benefits.

Requirements

* Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a leadership role in Economic Statistics within a statistics office or a similar analytical environment.
* High expertise in National Accounts, statistical methodologies, data analysis, and interpretation.
* Excellent knowledge of international standards and governance frameworks of official statistics.
* Strong knowledge of statistical software and tools.
* Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Economics, Econometrics or a related field.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.