ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – DATA VISUALIZATION HUB, SEA 

Data Visualization Hub is a supporting unit for Ipsos’s South-east Asia countries focuses on creating efficient data transformation and report automation programs and providing creative visualization support for the region.  The aim is to drive efficiency and promote better data visualization for better client deliverables.   

 

We are a team formed of analysts, programmers and graphic designers.  Members are working out of different offices in SEA, namely Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.  Despite the geographical differences, the team shares a common goal and at times worked on same projects, led by a team lead.  
The ideal candidate should be able to advocate efficiency to team members and stakeholders from different countries and implement effective yet flexible processes to the offices involved.  He/she is a good negotiator who possesses acute analytical and problem-solving skills, sees the bigger picture but not forgetting the details, finds inspirations through diversified culture, leads and motivates the team to step out of their comfort zone to achieve greater heights.  The candidate is expected to stay abreast of the trends and react smartly to future technology to enable timely actionable insights and inspiring visualization for clients. 

 

Roles and Responsibilities 
1. Be the leader within the Data Visualization department overseeing all activities of data transformation, automated reporting and data visualization.

2. Ensure consistent and high quality of deliverables produced by the teams while keeping costs in check and the department remains within the planned budget.

3. In charge the day-to-day operational approaches and exploring solutions to particular problems.

4. Responsible for setting the departmental vision that is aligned with the company’s values and direction.  

5. Be a people manager to set timely objectives, review objectively, motivate genuinely, and play a mentorship role to develop team’s knowledge/skill sets with no reservation for better self and preparing career progression plan of their position in future.

6. Collaborate with different teams from various Ipsos offices of different regions.

7. Manage incoming service requests and ensure balance of workload and sufficient support to the client-servicing teams.

8. Be involved the design and development of interactive dashboards (such as Dapresy, Tableau, Power BI and/or other cloud-based platforms).

9. Provide consultation service to client-servicing teams on the effective use of data on reporting, dashboarding and visualization.  

10. Lead process-improvement initiatives (e.g. machine learning, online platform development) and conduct on-the-job training to project members as required.

11. Endeavors to create effective approaches/processes for the purpose of generating advanced deliverables and uncovering insights through data visualization. 
12. Report monthly department utilization to country managers and country CFOs. Accurately measure the efficiency and cost-saving gained over time.  

 

Requirements 
1. At least 10 years of experience in working with and presenting data through different visualization approaches, including but not limited to MS PowerPoint, Excel and interactive dashboards (such as Tableau, Power BI or other cloud-based platforms).

2. Solid knowledge or experience in designing and developing automation program and/or analytical tools with the use of VBA, advanced Excel functions or other programming language.

3. Preferably with at least 3 years of experience in dealing with data transformation, integration of structured and unstructured data, and data cross-tabulation.

4. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, VBA and relational database.

5. Proficient in SQL/Python/R programming/SPSS.  

6. Good understanding of data visualization and be able to act as a subject-matter expert on the effective use of graphics/design in relation to data representation.

7. Good knowledge of web design (HTML, Javascript, CSS, PHP, and responsive design).

8. Excellent organizational skill with a capacity to plan, prioritize, multi-task, and delegate effectively.

9. Strong business acumen with good negotiating skills.  Ability to interact with all levels effectively.

10. Strong problem-solving skills.  Ability to deal with difficult situations objectively.

11. An effective motivator and self-starter with strong sense of ownership.

12. Ability to manage and mentor a team of young analyst programmers and graphic designers.

13. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with experience engaging and influencing key stakeholders and vendors to achieve optimal business outcomes.

14. Strong interest and knowledge of emerging technology trends and applications in data analytics space. 
 
Qualifications 
Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, Social Science, Statistics or related studies.