Assistant Manager, Research Data and Analytics

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for the position of Team Lead, Research Data & Analytics within its Research & Partnerships Team. You will lead the College’s research data and analytics function, strengthening the quality, consistency and usability of research funding, publication and related information.

Working across Schools, Research & Partnerships teams and University offices, you will oversee reporting, data governance, process improvement, research data

Qualifications

• A university degree in data analytics, information systems, engineering, statistics, public administration or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in data analytics, management reporting, data governance, process improvement or research administration.
• Experience leading projects or small teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team 5’s workplan, priorities and delivery across research data reporting and analytics, research data management and intranet governance.
• Review data requirements and workflows, and coordinate the accurate collation, verification, reconciliation and interpretation of research funding, publication and citation data.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, SOPs, data definitions, master datasets and quality-control processes.
• Produce management reports and insights for College, School and University stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements, dashboards and appropriate automation to reduce manual effort and strengthen transparency.
• Coordinate with relevant University offices on Research Driver, RISE, Interfolio-Pure and related data processes.
• Review research data management requirements, clarify College and School responsibilities and coordinate improvements to the College framework.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Research & Partnerships intranet content.
• Manage stakeholder requests, present progress and risks, and guide team members in delivering accurate and timely work.
• Undertake other related initiatives assigned by the Office.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning

Communication

Education

University degree in data analytics / information systems / engineering / statistics / public administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

The College of Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for the position of Team Lead, Research Data & Analytics within its Research & Partnerships Team. Role Overview You will lead the College’s research data and analytics function, strengthening the quality, consistency and usability of research funding, publication and related information. Working across Schools, Research & Partnerships teams and University offices, you will oversee reporting, data governance, process improvement, research data management and the Research & Partnerships intranet portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Team 5’s workplan, priorities and delivery across research data reporting and analytics, research data management and intranet governance.
• Review data requirements and workflows, and coordinate the accurate collation, verification, reconciliation and interpretation of research funding, publication and citation data.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, SOPs, data definitions, master datasets and quality-control processes.
• Produce management reports and insights for College, School and University stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements, dashboards and appropriate automation to reduce manual effort and strengthen transparency.
• Coordinate with relevant University offices on Research Driver, RISE, Interfolio-Pure and related data processes.
• Review research data management requirements, clarify College and School responsibilities and coordinate improvements to the College framework.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Research & Partnerships intranet content.
• Manage stakeholder requests, present progress and risks, and guide team members in delivering accurate and timely work.
• Undertake other related initiatives assigned by the Office.

Requirements

• A good University Degree in data analytics, information systems, engineering, statistics, public administration or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in data analytics, management reporting, data governance, process improvement or research administration.
• Experience leading projects or small teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency in Power BI or an equivalent data visualisation tool.
• Exposure to automation, databases, scripting or research information systems will be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to establish standards, manage competing deadlines and handle sensitive information appropriately.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes - the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering - and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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