Operations Analytics Lead for Performance & Automation

DP World; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Data Analyst to drive data-driven insights and continuous improvement across operations. You will mentor junior analysts, oversee reporting, and develop models to optimize performance, efficiency, and decision-making.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication to collaborate with senior management and IT. Fluent English and experience with Excel, Power BI, and SQL are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, MIS or related field; master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis.
• Proven track record of leading data analysis projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, MS Power BI, SQL).
• English fluency, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal and external reporting processes.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Lead automation of manual reports in collaboration with IT.
• Develop and implement optimization & prediction models for operations and lean projects.
• Manage complex data tasks with high-quality outputs.
• Establish and monitor quality check mechanisms and KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in data management and analysis.
• Collaborate with senior management to align data initiatives with business goals.
• Support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary waste within business processes and identification of better ways of working.
• To identify trends and process variations as part of establishing a continuous improvement monitoring system.

Skills

Data analysis leadership

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, MIS or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

DP World in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Data Analyst to drive data-driven insights and continuous improvement across operations. You will mentor junior analysts, oversee reporting, and develop models to optimize performance, efficiency, and decision-making.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication to collaborate with senior management and IT. Fluent English and experience with Excel, Power BI, and SQL are essential.