Senior Manager Statistics (Emirati)

TalentsTide; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentsTide in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Statistics Leader to direct data collection, classification, and analysis, ensuring accuracy and international standards. You will shape the department's strategy, manage budgets, and oversee reporting for clients and authorities.

The ideal candidate brings 10–12 years in statistics or related fields, with 5+ years in budgeting and team leadership, and a track record of process improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in related fields.
• At least 5 years of budgeting and team management.
• Experience in planning, execution, process improvement, business development, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct statistical operations by collecting, classifying, and analyzing data to ensure accuracy.
• Formulate strategy, objectives, and mission of the Statistics Department under senior guidance.
• Monitor information quality and ensure timely analysis and reporting for internal and external clients.
• Represent the company in statistical matters at meetings, including GCC gatherings.
• Plan to elevate department performance to world‑class level through planning, tools, and timeliness.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Specialized degree / Higher Diploma in a related field

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and direct statistical operations by collecting, classifying, and analyzing trade data (imports and exports). The goal is to ensure data accuracy regarding the type, quantity, and source of goods, elevating the department to meet international standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy

• Formulate short- and medium-term objectives and plans for the Institutional Performance Department and integrate them with the objectives and plans of the Strategy and Institutional Excellence Department, ensuring consistency and measurability of goals to achieve performance improvement.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for statistical tasks by establishing standard operating procedures and systems for collecting, classifying, analyzing, and publishing statistical data.

Financial

• Prepare the annual budget for the Statistics Department, obtain the necessary approvals, and ensure the department follows financial policies and procurement regulations.

Operations

• Closely monitor statistical information and ensure analysis and reporting are conducted in a timely manner.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of statistical information provided by the statistics team to internal and external clients.
• Provide business intelligence information to senior management regarding market trends, commercial risks, and related areas to support authorities in decision-making.
• Utilize the latest available technologies and ensure timely provision of accurate information in managing statistical information procedures, while directing Our company projects affecting statistical systems.
• Formulate the strategy, objectives, and mission of the Statistics Department under the guidance of the Director of Strategy and Institutional Excellence.
• Plan to elevate the Statistics Department's performance to a world‑class level by ensuring regular use of tools, proper planning, timeliness, and accuracy of statistical data.
• Manage and ensure customer satisfaction through resolving related issues.
• Maintain a collaborative approach among departments.
• Ensure cooperation, communication, and coordination between departments to improve work efficiency.
• Represent our company in all statistical matters during various local and international meetings, including GCC meetings, and manage discussed issues.
• Perform any duties assigned by the direct manager properly, within the specified time, with reliability, integrity, and commitment to completing tasks to the highest standard.

Development

• Lead, manage, motivate, and recommend training members of the Statistics Department team to achieve the goals of the Strategy and Institutional Excellence Department.
• Monitor the department's use of resources and identify the best ways to optimize available resources.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10–12 years of experience in related fields.
• At least 5 years of exposure to budgeting and team management.
• Experience in planning, execution, process improvement, business development, and innovation.
• Specialized degree / Higher Diploma in a related field.