Manager, Data Visualization and GIS

Role Overview

The Economics, Data and Statistics Sector is tasked to build a brand-new Statistics Office for NEOM in a greenfield environment in order to produce robust data and statistics about people, the economy and different sectors of interest. Building such a Statistics Office in a fully digitalized context offers unique opportunities to gain deep real-time statistical insights and take the production of official statistics to a level way beyond what is possible in legacy environments. We are seeking an experienced and talented Manager for Data Visualization and GIS to lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge data visualization techniques and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions. The successful candidate will play a critical role in transforming complex datasets into intuitive and insightful visualizations and maps, enabling informed decision-making and enhancing stakeholder understanding across various domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of interactive and visually compelling data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using a variety of tools and technologies, such as Tableau, Power BI, D3.js, and others.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define visualization objectives, and ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Utilize advanced statistical techniques and data analysis methodologies to identify key insights and trends within datasets, and translate them into meaningful visual representations.
• Develop and maintain GIS databases, spatial datasets, and mapping applications to support spatial analysis, geospatial visualization, and decision-making processes.
• Design and implement custom GIS workflows and analytical models to address specific spatial analysis requirements and solve complex spatial problems.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and data validation processes to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of visualizations and GIS outputs.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, best practices, and advancements in data visualization, GIS, and related technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of visualization techniques and tools.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to diverse audiences through presentations, reports, and interactive demonstrations.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in data visualization, GIS analysis, or a related field, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating compelling visualizations and GIS applications.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js, and experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis techniques, spatial analysis concepts, and geospatial data processing methods.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, JavaScript, or R for data manipulation, scripting, and automation tasks.
• Excellent design sensibility and attention to detail, with the ability to create aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly visualizations and maps.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in geography, GIS, computer science, data science, or a related field with a focus on data visualization and spatial analysis.