Data Management Advisor

Global KPO; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure management organization in the Netherlands seeks a Data Manager Advisor to coordinate data management and ensure reliable area information. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing tactical-operational support. Ideal applicants should possess a higher education in a relevant field, have substantial experience in data management, and knowledge of civil engineering standards. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact data quality and reporting within projects.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a coordinator/project leader in data management or a relevant specialist role.
• Knowledge of and at least 2 years of experience with data requirements within civil engineering contracts.
• Knowledge of decomposition standards such as NEN 2767-4.

Responsibilities

• Set up and coordinate data management processes within projects.
• Ensure current, reliable, and complete area information.
• Advising the TM and IPM team on processes and data quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Structured planning

Collaboration

Results-oriented

Education

Higher professional education in a relevant field

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Document Management Systems

Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Rijkswaterstaat is the executive body of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and works daily to ensure a safe, liveable and accessible Netherlands.

The assignment falls within the Programs, Projects and Maintenance (PPO) cluster MN A-Roads. This cluster is responsible for the maintenance, inspections, and implementation of improvement measures for the main road network and associated structures in the central Netherlands.

Rijkswaterstaat uses various management systems to manage area information. This includes geographical information, technical documentation such as drawings and manuals, and information about the maintenance status and performance of the area. As an area information specialist, you are responsible for ensuring that this area information is and remains up-to-date. Data quality is always your top priority.

You'll verify that submitted data meets the required requirements and ensure it's processed correctly and promptly in the management systems. You'll also act as a sparring partner for the contractor and a resource within the project regarding area information. You'll ensure effective coordination with both internal and external stakeholders regarding data management.

If you identify opportunities for improvement within the data management process, you develop these into concrete and clear improvement proposals.

The work focuses primarily on the tactical and operational levels and is carried out in consultation with the Data Management team. This involves intensive coordination with project teams, contractors, and the management organization.

Activities and Result of the assignment

• Setting up and coordinating data management processes within projects;
• Ensuring current, reliable and complete area information (ABC);
• Testing compliance with RWS standards, frameworks and UAV-GC agreements;
• Advising TM and IPM team on processes, risks and data quality;
• Identifying trends and opportunities for improvement within MN A-Wegen;
• Supervising the transfer of area data to management (DAG process);
• Coordination with contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Correct and complete area information throughout the project life cycle;
• Clear working method for data management within the cluster;
• Smooth transfer of data to the management organization;
• Transparent reporting to the Technical Manager.

Purpose and positioning

The Data Manager Advisor supports the Technical Manager in setting up, coordinating and safeguarding data management around area information.

The role is tactical-operational in nature and provides strategic-tactical advice to the TM. The Advisor has no strategic ownership or policy responsibility.

• You are RADIO-V: results-driven, approachable, service-oriented, honest, enterprising and connecting
• Analytical and structured
• Result-oriented and collaborative
• Planning and organizing
• Working independently in a team

1 The candidate offered has at least completed a higher professional education in a relevant field or demonstrably has a higher professional thinking and working level

2 Candidate must demonstrably have at least 3 years of experience as a coordinator/project leader in data management and/or area information (or a relevant specialist role).

3 The candidate offered has knowledge of and at least 2 years of demonstrable work experience with data requirements within civil engineering contracts.

4 The candidate offered has knowledge of decomposition standards such as NEN 2767-4

5 The candidate offered has knowledge of geographic information systems, document management systems and databases and maintenance management systems.

Wishes

1 The candidate offered has knowledge of and at least 2 years of demonstrable work experience with RWS work processes and standards in the field of data management.

2 The candidate offered has knowledge and at least 2 years of demonstrable work experience with transferring data from third parties to RWS and vice versa.

3 Experience with UAV-GC and SCB and with NEN standards (e.g. NEN 2767-4)

4 Experience with GIS, DMS, OMS or databases (Ultimo, Relatics, Sharepoint).

5 Knowledge of RWS processes and DAG processes.

6 Experience with data transfer to management.