Data Manager

Tuath Housing Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuath Housing Association seeks a Data Manager to oversee data across the organisation, ensuring accuracy, validation and security. You will manage data collection, storage, analysis and reporting to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

You will develop policies, ensure data protection compliance, and collaborate with departments to meet data needs while training staff in best practices and technologies used for data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data management, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of databases and data analysis procedures.
• Proficient in data management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data management policies and procedures.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Manage output from databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize data quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with Head of IT to identify and address outputs from technical issues relating to databases and data collection systems.
• Provide training and support to staff on data management practices.
• Generate, interpret, and sense check financial and non-financial data reports to assist CEO and management in decision-making.
• Work closely with various departments to identify and meet their data needs.

Skills

Data Analysis

Database Management

Data Quality

Data Security

Technical Proficiency

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership & Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in data management or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

POSITION

Data Manager

REPORTING TO

Head of IT, with dotted line to CEO and CFO

Position Overview

The Data Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the organization's data and ensuring the accuracy, validation and security of data. This position involves overseeing data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data management policies and procedures.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Manage output from databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize data quality and efficiency
• Work closely with Head of IT to identify and ensure that any outputs from technical issues relating to databases and data collection systems are addressed.
• Provide training and support to staff on data management practices.
• Generate, interpret, and "sense check" financial and non-financial data reports to assist CEO and management in decision-making.
• Work closely with various departments to identify and meet their data needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of databases and data analysis procedures.
• Proficient in data management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Key skills required for a Data Manager typically include

• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Ability to analyse data and extract meaningful insights that can inform decisions.
• Database Management: Proficiency in managing outputs from databases, including knowledge of SQL and experience with database management software.
• Data Quality Management: Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data within the organization.
• Data Security: Understanding of data protection laws and best practices for securing sensitive information.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with data management tools and B.I software, such as POWERBI, Microsoft Excel, Access, or other data visualization tools.
• Project Management: Ability to manage projects, including planning, executing, and monitoring data-related projects.
• Communication Skills: Strength communication skills to effectively convey data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership & Training: Experience in leading a team and providing training to staff on data management practices.

These skills enable a Data Manager to effectively oversee the data lifecycle, support the organization's data needs, and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.