Manager Data Collection

International Air Transport Association; Le Grand-Saconnex; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

International Air Transport Association in Geneva, Switzerland seeks a Manager, Data Collection Platform to own the platform roadmap, manage data partner onboarding, and collaborate with Data Engineering to ensure secure, scalable data submissions. You will shape governance and data practices across the enterprise.

You will work with stakeholders across IATA, drive requirements, and promote adoption through training and user guidance, contributing to a trusted, enterprise data platform for

Qualifikationen

• Postgraduate degree in computer science, information systems, data management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data management, data platforms, or similar roles.
• Experience with data collection, transfer, validation, integration, stewardship, manipulation or migration.
• Hands-on Collibra experience and understanding of data catalogues and governance.
• Knowledge of secure data exchange and integration mechanisms like SFTP/FTP, APIs, AWS S3.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving environments.
• Knowledge of IATA systems for industry data is a strong advantage.

Aufgaben

• Own the functional aspects of the Data Collection Platform roadmap and releases.
• Translate business needs into functional/technical requirements and docs.
• Coordinate with Data Engineering to validate functionality and data flows.
• Oversee onboarding of airlines and data partners for secure submissions.
• Define data collection processes, validation rules, and end-user guidance.
• Support integration with broader IATA data ecosystem and tooling.
• Promote platform adoption via training, guides and communications.

Kenntnisse

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Data integration

Cloud data tooling

Ausbildung

Postgraduate degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Collibra

AWS

dbt

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to makeaviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!

About the team you are joining

You are joining the Data Services, Governance and Quality team within I&D. Our team enables IATA to collect, manage, govern, document, and use data in a trusted and consistent way across the organization and with industry partners.
The team supports enterprise data services, data governance, data quality, metadata management, and data platforms that help improve decision-making, operations, and industry collaboration.
As part of this mission, we are building a central Data Collection Platform to support the collection, management, and monitoring of data submissions from airlines and other industry partners.
This role is key to shaping, launching, operating, and continuously improving the platform as a sustainable enterprise capability.
The role reports to the Senior Manager, Data Services, Governance and Quality.

What your day would be like

As Manager, Data Collection Platform, your role sits at the intersection of business needs, data governance, and technical delivery. You will work closely with Data Engineering, business units, governance stakeholders, and external data partners.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the functional owner of the Data Collection Platform, managing the roadmap, priorities, releases, and continuous improvement activities.
• Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements, including workflows, user stories, wireframes, mock‑ups, and process documentation.
• Coordinate with Data Engineering and technical teams to validate functionality, support testing, document data flows, and ensure delivery meets business objectives.
• Oversee onboarding of airlines and other data partners, ensuring data can be submitted easily, securely, and consistently.
• Define and document data collection processes, submission requirements, validation rules, controls, operating procedures, and end‑user guidance.
• Support integration with the broader IATA data ecosystem, including data catalogues, data quality processes, reference data, reporting platforms, and downstream data products.
• Promote adoption of the platform through training sessions, presentations, user guides, and communication materials for internal users and external partners.

We would love to hear from you if

• You have a postgraduate degree in computer science, information systems, business management, data management, or a related discipline.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in data management, data platforms, business analysis, product ownership, or similar roles involving integrated data solutions.
• You have experience working with data collection, data transfer, data validation, data integration, data stewardship, data manipulation, or data migration processes.
• You have hands‑on experience with Collibra and a solid understanding of data catalogue, metadata management, and data governance concepts.
• You understand secure data exchange and integration mechanisms such as SFTP/FTP, APIs, AWS S3, cloud storage, file‑based transfers, and batch data ingestion, and are familiar with data engineering concepts and modern data tooling (e.g. AWS, dbt).
• You have strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical and data concepts to non‑technical audiences, including partners across Data Governance and Services, IATA Statistics, and business teams.
• You demonstrate a proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and deliver in evolving environments. This is essential for owning a newly established platform.
• Knowledge of IATA systems that collect and manage industry data, aviation data, airline submissions, financial settlement, distribution services, or industry data exchange processes is considered a strong advantage.

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