Lead Data Analyst / Project Manager

-; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Saudi Arabia seeks a skilled Lead Data Analyst who will also act as Project Manager. The role involves overseeing data initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring data quality using tools like SQL, Python, and Power BI. Candidates should possess 8+ years of relevant experience and strong project management skills. Communication and leadership are essential as you'll coordinate deliverables with various stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape analytics in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Lead, or similar technical role.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience (Agile preferred).
• Experience leading teams both onsite and offshore.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data analysis, data modeling, and data validation efforts.
• Develop dashboards and reports using SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Act as primary PM for assigned data initiatives.
• Lead and mentor onsite and offshore analysts/engineers.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Data Modeling

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

Job Description

Our financial services client in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Analyst who can also function as a Project Manager. This individual will oversee end-to-end data initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, work closely with offshore resources, and drive delivery across multiple business and technology stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership presence, and the ability to manage project timelines, deliverables, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Technical Execution

• Lead complex data analysis, data modeling, and data validation efforts across multiple projects.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and insights using tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Work closely with data engineering and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across enterprise datasets.
• Review and optimize existing data pipelines and workflows.

Project Management

• Act as the primary PM for assigned data initiatives, owning project plans, timelines, risks, and escalation paths.
• Organize and lead sprint planning, standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate deliverables across business analysts, developers, QA teams, and offshore counterparts.
• Manage scope, budgets (if applicable), and overall project health.
• Provide clear, proactive communication with leadership and stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a blended team of onsite and offshore analysts/engineers.
• Delegate tasks effectively and track delivery across time zones.
• Establish best practices in documentation, coding standards, and project processes.
• Partner with leadership to build and scale the analytics function.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with business units (finance, risk, operations, compliance, etc.) to gather requirements and define solutions.
• Serve as the main point of contact for technical discussions, clarification, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with enterprise data teams to align with organizational standards.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Lead, or similar technical role.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience (Agile preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • SQL (advanced)
  • Python (preferred)
  • Power BI, Tableau, Looker
  • Data modeling & ETL concepts
• Proven experience leading teams both onsite and offshore.
• Experience working in financial services or highly regulated environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of financial domain datasets (risk, lending, payments, AML, etc.).
• Prior experience working with cross-functional architecture or governance teams.

Nationality

USA Citizen

Iqama

Resident