OVERVIEW

Position

Data Management Manager

Job Code

TBD

Supervised by

Director of Programs Activation

Supervises (Titles)

TBD

Division

Health System Design & Management

Department

H&W Integrated Health & Wellbeing Management

Sector

Health and Wellbeing

Job Family

Role Purpose

The Data Management Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s data management processes, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and security of data assets. This role involves developing and implementing data management policies and procedures, managing data storage, and coordinating data access within the organization. The Data Manager works closely with IT, business units, and data analysts to support data-driven decision-making and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Accountability Areas

Key Activities

Strategy, Planning and Coordination

• Support in the development and delivery of the sector strategy through hypothesis development, scenario testing, feasibility studies, and related tasks
• Contribute to preparation of reports and presentations in the annual planning and budgeting cycle
• Support the establishment of the health and wellbeing intelligence function and its related organisational structure.

Data Management

•      Develop and enforce data management policies and procedures.
•      Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity across all data systems.
•      Manage data storage solutions and maintain data security.
•      Coordinate data access and sharing across departments.
•      Support data analysis and reporting efforts.
•      Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and standards.

Project delivery and Risk Management

• Lead development of structures and processes for monitoring of projects and activities
• Independently lead and deliver assigned activities and projects
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans
• Provide periodic reports regarding project progress, challenges, risks, and mitigation plans
• Actively take part of and contribute to workshops and activities related to asset, equipment and digital infrastructure development

Administration and Contract Management

• Lead the development of the scope of work documents
• Support in internal and external communications activities

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Actively participate in sector and cross-sector meetings and initiate meeting structures for effective interaction with stakeholders related to assignments
• Manage stakeholders’ feedback on issues, challenges, and unmet requirements and develop action plans
• Act as a role model for the sector in interaction with other sectors and departments

People Management

• Lead by example, supervise and coach team members and colleagues to perform at their best
• Promote a high-performance working environment embracing NEOM’s values

Key Stakeholders

Internal

External

• All Health and Wellbeing divisions
• Other Sectors and Departments e.g., Sport, Education, Food, Environment, Operations, Projects, Technology & Digital, etc.

• Healthcare Regulatory Authorities (worldwide)
• Health services providers
• External consultants

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience in data management or a related role.
• Strong understanding of database management, data analytics, and data governance.
• Min 5 years of Project Management experience, ideally in an Agile environment.
• High personal levels of accountability, ability to execute on time and to a high standard
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and trends, including emerging practices in healthcare insight.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• A history of successful cross-functional collaboration and change leadership.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.   
• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, MBA, or a related field is strongly preferred.