Manager: Data Integration & Operations
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Data Integration & Operations - Ensure effective data management, formulate quality data collection techniques, implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis, and establish data sharing rules and proper governance. Monitor and analyze information and data systems, troubleshoot data-related problems, and ensure data security and integrity. Ensure data integration in the Enterprise Data Warehouse. Define and implement access and security controls in the data warehouse environment. Create efficient ETL(Extract Transform and Load) jobs to transform data. Define and implement effective data pipeline jobs to extract, transform and load data. Ensure smooth and efficient execution of all data pipelines. Ensure the day-to-day operation and management of data. Collaborate with expert teams to design and maintain data architectures that support business needs. Evaluate and recommend data management tools and technologies. Implement and manage master data management solutions for core data entities. Ensure consistent and accurate master data across the organization. Establish data quality standards and processes to maintain high data integrity. Lead data profiling, cleansing, and validation initiatives. Monitor and report on data quality metrics and drive continuous improvement. Design and maintain data architectures that support business needs in collaboration with expert teams. Analyze 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. 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
Data Management including Data Integration, Data Architecture, Quality and Operations - Ensure effective data management, formulate quality data collection techniques, implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis, and establish data sharing rules and proper governance. Monitor and analyze information and data systems, troubleshoot data-related problems, and ensure data security and integrity. Ensure data integration in an Enterprise Data Warehouse. Define and implement effective data pipeline jobs to Extract, Transform and load data. Ensure the day-to-day operation and management of data. Collaborate with expert teams to design and maintain data architectures that support business needs. Evaluate and recommend data management tools and technologies
Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Security, and Reporting - Develop, implement and communicate relevant policies and processes to enable effective management of data. Implement data practices in the organization in line with regulation and ensure compliance. Identify key risks and develop and implement effective mitigating plans and actions. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA, HIPAA) and industry-specific requirements. Ensure that effective data recovery plans are in place to ensure business continuity in case of a disaster or potential threats. Provide the required documents to support effective auditing processes. Ensure adherence and compliance with the ATNS regulatory framework
Stakeholder Relationship Management - Develop and manage strategic relationships with key IT product and service providers. Conclude SLAs with the various business Units to ensure business expectations are managed. Manage and provide regular reports on SLA compliance while identifying inefficiencies. Develop, implement and communicate the function’s policies and procedures to enable efficient management of data
Financial Management - Provide input into the development of the departmental budget. Manage delegated expenditure in line with business objectives and priorities, and within approved financial parameters. Report expenditure including any possible deviations to the budget on a monthly basis. Ensure compliance with the PFMA and ATNS Finance policy and Delegation of Authority. Provide the required supporting documents to enable effective auditing processes
People Management - Manage staff in accordance with HC policies, processes and practices. Ensure that new employees have been properly on-boarded prior to commencing work. Monitor the time and attendance of subordinates, and report absenteeism issues to management and Human Capital. Conclude clear performance management contracts with the team and ensure effective management thereof. Manage the performance of the team via the performance management system and take corrective action promptly and effectively. Continuously coach and mentor staff to ensure skilled and competent staff. Perform talent management in accordance to the HC Talent Management process. Drive employee engagement and retention
Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on https://atns.ci.hr/ by no later than 28 February 2025.
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups, as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.Eng. or BSc in Computer Science or related field such as Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Data Management/ Information Systems/ Computer Science/Computer Studies/Information Technology/ Data Analytics/ Data Management/ Information Systems
- Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or related field such as Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Data Management/ Information Systems/ Computer Science/Computer Studies/Information Technology/ Data Analytics/ Data Management/ Information Systems will be an advantage
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in information technology, data management, and engineering within an operations environment preferably air traffic services/ air traffic management, of which at least 3 years must be at management level
- 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