OVERVIEW
Position
Manager, Data Analytics
Job Code
Reports to
Senior Manager, Strategy
Direct Reports
2024: no
Division/Section
Manufacturing & Innovation
Department
Group Strategy & Business Development
Sector
Oxagon region and Manufacturing Sector
Job Family
Department overview
Oxagon, a region of NEOM, is set to be the leading zone for the development of advanced and clean industries, built on renewable energy. It will comprise one of the world’s most efficient and sustainable automated ports, fully integrated with the supply chain and logistics for the whole of NEOM. It will be home to a Research and Innovation district, with the purpose of accelerating labs to market. All of this will be underpinned by exceptional livability – building urban communities that provide quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Oxagon will contribute to NEOM’s and Saudi Arabia’s vision to diversify the economy towards a knowledge-based economy (see www.NEOM.com). NEOM’s Manufacturing Sector (part of the Oxagon Company) focuses on developing 7 prioritized manufacturing clusters: Autonomous & Sustainable Mobility, Modern Construction, Technology & Digital, Renewable Energy, Water Innovation, Health, Well-being & Biotech and Sustainable Food Production.
The Group Strategy & Business Development function is instrumental for the success of Oxagon. The function has a wide array of responsibilities and has been structured around 5 key teams with clear roles and responsibilities:
- Strategy & Analytics – sets the strategy for Manufacturing and Innovation across NEOM and manages and optimizes the business plan. The team also has the lead on market intelligence and are responsible to provide insights to the wider organization to ensure data-driven decision making
- Business Development - Continuously paves the way for the SME Tenant Attraction team by providing direction, insights and tools, while also managing all Strategic Accounts (complex and/or bigger deals), NEOM Sector relationships and Lease Management. The team is constantly looking for new business opportunities and is established to provide incoming manufacturing & innovation investors with exceptional commercial support
- Industrial Development & Economic Policy - Drives the development and implementation of the industrial masterplan and a wide array of enablers (e.g., infrastructure and utility requirements, manufacturing regulations and policies, industrial workforce development and localization levers) to ensure that Oxagon is set up for success
- ESG - Sets the ambition level and drives the implementation of a best-in-class ESG policy for manufacturing and innovation activities. Also has the lead on ESG/Sustainability reporting and supports incoming tenants complying with NEOM requirements
- Deal Diligence & Risk Management – owns the Oxagon Incentive Program, deal governance and Risk Management Framework. Has the responsibility to assess potential manufacturing & innovation tenants to ensure that only the best companies are contracted and that the ideal incentive packages are being offered
Role Overview
The "Manager, Data Analytics" will be responsible for leading data analytics within the Group Strategy & Business Development department. This role involves developing and implementing data-driven strategies to support business decision-making, optimize business processes, and provide actionable insights across Oxagon. The Manager will leverage data analytics to enhance the Manufacturing Sector’s operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with NEOM’s vision and objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Functional Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive data analytics strategy to support the Group Strategy & Business Development function and other key teams within Oxagon.
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex data sets to provide actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and drive business performance.
- Implement advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis, to optimize business processes and identify growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with various departments within NEOM to align data analytics initiatives with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring a unified approach to data-driven decision-making.
People Management
- Help identify, recruit and develop resources to drive the mandate of the Group Strategy & Business Development function
Core Mandate
Overall Mandate
- Utilize data analytics to provide robust insights and support decision-making processes within the Manufacturing Sector and other key areas within Oxagon.
