Senior Data Analytics & AI Lead

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is seeking a hands-on analytics professional to independently deliver BI, analytics, and AI solutions across the student life cycle. The role sits within the Digital Innovations Team (DIT) and reports to the Student and Academic Services Department (SASD), partnering with schools, colleges and institutes to improve staff efficiency and student experience.

The successful candidate will lead end‑to‑end analytics projects, develop dashboards using

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data science, or related areas, with demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver projects.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands‑on experience in data analysis and data science using libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit‑learn.
• Hands‑on experience developing dashboards and analytical solutions using tools such as Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau, or similar BI platforms.
• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify meaningful trends and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Experience with forecasting, predictive analytics, recommendation, or other applied data science use cases, with the ability to apply appropriate techniques to practical business problems.
• Practical exposure to Generative AI applications, such as RAG, AI‑enabled workflows, or AI agents; familiarity with agent development frameworks or platforms such as LangChain/LangGraph, Microsoft Agent Framework, or Google ADK would be an advantage.
• Experience working with cloud‑based data, analytics, or AI platforms; Microsoft Azure experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead data analytics and AI projects from problem definition and data exploration through solution development, evaluation, and implementation.
• Develop and oversee BI dashboards and reporting solutions, including providing hands‑on support for more complex requirements where needed.
• Conduct data analysis and develop decision‑support solutions that translate data into actionable insights; experience with AI‑enabled analytics or analytics agents is an advantage.
• Develop and evaluate AI solutions, including RAG, AI‑enabled workflows, and AI agents, where relevant to business needs.
• Apply data science approaches such as forecasting, predictive analytics, or recommendation to support business decision‑making.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate analytics and AI solutions into operational workflows and existing platforms.
• Guide junior team members in dashboard development, data analytics, analytical problem solving, and emerging AI‑enabled analytics approaches.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Tableau

Data analysis

Communication skills

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science/Analytics/CS or related field

Tools

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is seeking a hands-on analytics professional to independently deliver BI, analytics, and AI solutions across the student life cycle. The role sits within the Digital Innovations Team (DIT) and reports to the Student and Academic Services Department (SASD), partnering with schools, colleges and institutes to improve staff efficiency and student experience.

The successful candidate will lead end‑to‑end analytics projects, develop dashboards using