Head of Data Management - Data Integration Project Management

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-2429

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Responsible for managing data across the various systems of supporting the customer first approach. Overseeing the maintenance, development and integrity of customer data. Accountable for the functional activities and strategic development of the Global Data Support Team including defining processes and policies, implementing procedures and supporting / defining technology.

This is a very exciting company with unique opportunities and challenges related to new growth and product launches. With excellent backing and ambitious plans for the Middle East they are looking to bring on board a very high potential individual.

Description:
* Define and implement enterprise data governance policies and best practices
* Establish Master Data Management (MDM) processes and manage data quality improvement initiatives
* Optimise staff effectiveness and establish performance baselines
* Serve as the primary point of contact to support business users in the daily use of data related systems
* Assess data needs and work with business leaders to define standards and policies and identification of short- and long-term objectives with respect to data management practices
* Align data governance standards and processes with overall organisation and enterprise objectives and context, with ongoing communication of progress to business leaders
* Drive change and improve processes, organisation and documentation, and provide data subject matter expertise to various teams and business units as it relates to data management and governance
* Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy policies and that best business practice is followed with regards the collection, storage and use of data
* Co-ordinate the analysis of market and customer insight to provide greater value to the customer
* Perform a key management role in the areas of advanced data techniques, including data modelling, data access, data integration, data visualisation and database design / implementation
* Develop and maintain consistent reference data and master data definitions and structures across applicable systems
* Review the team's implementation of the data governance management plan and assess the effectiveness of the process by routine monitoring across data sources and business users
* Manage and mentor a team of data stewards and team leaders and execute periodic tactical data quality issue meetings and tracking communications
* Develop team work and balance the strengths of individuals, allocating responsibilities and priorities as appropriate, and measuring performance and setting targets

Job Offer
In addition to driving forward exciting initiatives within a great company, this fantastic opportunity is paying an attractive salary of up to AED 25,000 per month with good benefits for the successful candidate.

Requirements

* Experience of managing customer databases to support the marketing requirements of the business
* Strong data gathering and analytical skills
* Excellent English written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools
* Can clearly communicate solutions to both technical and non-technical teams
* Ability to drive process improvement to continually improve processing of data and data management solutions
* Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment across multiple geographies
* Prior experience developing and managing Data Architecture/Design
* Experience of managing people including setting and monitoring KPIs
* Have strong understanding on Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) procedures and solutions
* An understanding of relational database systems
* Experience of managing projects involving integration across systems
* Experience of building and executing marketing automation campaigns
* Experience of re-engineering business processes
* Advanced excel and SQL query skills
* Experience of managing remote teams and supporting remote business users

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.

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