Head of Data Management – Re-advertisement needed at ATNS

Major Activities 

• Develop, implement, and manage a data management strategy to contribute to the overall organisational and departmental strategy.
• Provide in-depth technical expertise for both tactical and operational initiatives.
• Ensure that system performance and service level agreements (SLAs) are set and met.
• Participate in departmental and relevant organisational strategic planning activities.
• Provide thought leadership with regards to the effective management of data and data systems.
• Define and implement data standards, policies and procedures (guide policy and regulate compliance).
• Define data ownership and stewardship (including the data governance structures, roles and responsibiliti
• Develop, implement, and manage the data management and automation policies, procedures and processes aligned to the overall business strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, and applicable legislative and policy framework.
• Develop, implement, and manage procedures and processes relating to the security, legal handling and sharing of data.
• Analyse and interpret large amounts of data.
• Ensure training on all relevant data management and automation products and service users on the applicable compliance and governance requirements.
• Develop and implement a data risk management framework.
• Conduct regular data security audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure timely compilation and submission of all the required reports (internal and external) to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with expert teams to design and maintain data architectures that support business needs.
• Evaluate, develop and implement data management tools and technologies including new ways of managing big data like the usage of artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage data archival and disposal processes.
• Ensure training of all relevant data management and automation product and service users on the applicable compliance and governance requirements.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Conclude SLAs with the various units to ensure business expectations are managed.
• Provide inputs to the departmental budget development process.
• Manage finances in line with business needs and priorities, and within set financial parameters.
• Manage and co-ordinate the data management and automation team to ensure optimal deployment and development of skills.
• Create and maintain a harmonious and effective work environment to support a motivated workforce and a high-performance culture.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Eng. or BSc in Computer Science or related field such as Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Data Management/ Information Systems/ Computor Science/Computer Studies/Information Technology/ Data Analytics/ Data Management/ Information Systems. 
• Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science or related field such as Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Data Management/ Information Systems/ Computor Science/Computer Studies/Information Technology/ Data Analytics/ Data Management/ Information Systems. 
• Masters’ degree in Computer Science/Computer Studies/ Information Technology/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/Engineering/ Data Management/ Information
• Systems or related studies will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

• A seasoned professional with minimum a minimum of 8 years of experience in information technology, data management, and engineering is required, of which at least 5 years must be at the management level within a complex operations environment, preferably air traffic services/ air traffic management.
• Proven experience in data management, familiarity with database technologies and knowledge of data administration functions.
• Familiarity with various tools and technologies to oversee and lead data management initiatives effectively.