Senior Assistant Manager, Data and Analytics

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) is seeking a Senior Assistant Manager, Data and Analytics to advance decision-making through rigorous data analysis, statistical modelling and evidence-based insights. The role supports institutional planning, rankings, faculty and student outcomes, research analytics and continuous improvement of data processes across NTU.

The successful candidate will generate insights, build data pipelines, and collaborate with diverse units to enable

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of applied statistics and empirical research methods.
• Experience handling, cleaning, validating and analysing complex datasets.
• Coding skills with Python and/or R advantageous.
• Ability to develop analytical models and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Data visualisation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate insights from internal and external data to support evidence-based decision making across the University.
• Build databases, develop data analytics and implement strategies to optimize statistical efficiency.
• Refine data collection processes to support decision-making at all levels of the University.
• Collaborate with teams across various units to achieve data-driven goals.

Skills

Applied statistics

Empirical research methods

Quantitative analysis

Data collection & cleaning

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data visualization

Education

PhD in related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

The Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) at Nanyang Technological University is seeking a Senior Assistant Manager, Data and Analytics to support NTU’s strategic decision-making through rigorous data analysis, statistical modelling and evidence-based insights. The role contributes to institutional planning, university rankings and reputation, faculty and student outcomes, research analytics, and continuous improvement of data processes across the University.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate insights from both external and internal data to facilitate evidence-based decision making at all levels of the University.
• Build databases, develop data analytics and implement strategies to optimize statistical efficiency.
• Refine existing processes and define new processes in data collection to support decision-making at all levels of the University.
• Work in teams of stakeholders across various units.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Social Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of applied statistics, empirical research methods and quantitative analysis.
• Experience handling, cleaning, validating and analysing complex datasets.
• Good coding skills; familiarity with Python and R will be advantageous.
• Ability to develop analytical models and communicate complex findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Resourceful, resilient and collaborative, with good communication skills; data visualisation skills will be an added advantage.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU