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How to Write a Data Manager Job Description Sample

A Data Manager, or Data Management Specialist, develops data-oriented systems to meet an organization’s or research team’s needs. Their duties include developing systems, procedures and policies for data management in an organization, assisting colleagues in performing data-related tasks, and networking with clients.

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What does a Data Manager do? 

Data Managers assist organizations in utilizing big data to gain business intelligence and insights into customer experiences and behaviour. They often work in a variety of settings including financial, medical, and educational organizations. Data Managers also monitor an organization’s data systems to ensure that they are organized, secure, and accessible.

Data Managers may work independently or as part of a team, depending on the size of the company. Most work in an office environment with minimal travel requirements. One of their primary responsibilities are to manage and safeguard data.

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Data Manager Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Data Manager, Marine Science Program Position Description

August 17, 2023



Position Identification

Title: Data Manager, Marine Science Program

Status and Funding: Full-time; Remote; Grant funded

Start Date: Immediate



Organizational Summary

The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF), founded in 1987, is a federally incorporated non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wild Pacific salmon and their natural habitats in British Columbia and the Yukon. Operating independently from government, PSF facilitates dialogue and undertakes positive initiatives in support of Pacific salmon amongst all levels of government including First Nations, as well as industry, communities, individual volunteers and all fishing interests.



Position Overview

The Data Manager provides support to a variety of projects undertaken by PSF�s Marine Science Program.



Roles and Responsibilities

The Data Manager undertakes a predominantly technical role in the Marine Science Program:

- Act as liaison between Strait of Georgia Data Center and Bottlenecks Project Management teams.
- Develop and implement workflows to receive and manage data streams from bottlenecks field teams and multiple project partners.
- Develop and implement repeatable quality control protocols for data streams listed above.
- Incorporate quality-controlled data into a unified, query-able tagging and detection database and document and maintain this database.
- Develop procedures to classify detections as returning fish, out-migrating fish, residualized fish, or bedload transported dead tags using decision rule frameworks based on system-specific detection infrastructure, species biology, prior release and detection history, time of year, and streamflow data.
- Develop strategies to integrate all Bottlenecks data handling, QC, and processing above with parallel data streams from affiliate projects also applying PIT tags.
- Develop workflows to process tagging data, detection data, and genetic stock identification data to generate detection histories for individual tags for different species, stocks, years, and systems.
- Develop workflows to integrate additional variables with a potential bearing on survival (e.g., size, condition, abiotic conditions at tagging, tagging date, etc. with detection histories for survival modelling).
- Develop workflows to process PIT tag detection infrastructure performance data to identify periods of impaired antenna operation to qualify detection data and inform detection efficiency estimates.
- Develop and manage a publicly accessible �orphan tag database� to facilitate exchange of detection and tagging details for tags applied by one agency but detected by another across Salish Sea watersheds.
- Participate in field data collections across data streams to obtain comprehensive understanding of project objectives and methods and potential data issues.
- Respond to data requests from project partners (e.g., DFO) and other external groups.
- Develop written products including contributions and data summaries for quarterly and annual reporting, project standard operating procedures, and methodological components of project final reports and publications.
- Other duties, as assigned.



Reporting and Supervision

Supervised by the Director of Marine Science Program, the Data Manager will be responsible for undertaking all work identified by the Director and meeting or exceeding the standard of care set by the Director.



Qualifications

- A Bachelor�s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Database Administration or similar.
- A minimum of 3+ years� experience with management of natural sciences data sets including fisheries data, strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Pacific Salmon biology and assessment strongly preferred.
- Experience with SQL.
- Capable in R statistical computing environment.
- Experience with FME, PostgreSQL, Linux based servers, metadata, server proxies, quasi-real-time database, Erddap, GeoNetwork applications, an asset.
- Excellent attention to detail.



Mentoring and Development

The PSF is committed to life-long learning for all team members. Ongoing mentoring will be available to facilitate the Data Manager�s career development and appropriate training and skill-building opportunities will be provided subject to budget constraints. Educational opportunities will be encouraged.



Compensation

The compensation range for this role is between $70,000-$80,000 per year.



Location

This role is primarily remote but candidates must reside within the province of British Columbia. Travel will be required to participate in in-person meetings, workshops, and staff gatherings.



Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diversity is key to excellence and actively encourage applications from indigenous persons, persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, and members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.



Application Deadline

September 4, 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: per year

Example 2

Job description

Position Overview

Our rapidly expanding team is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Managerwho can work for us on a full time, supporting our clinical operations team located in Guelph. The Clinical Data Manager will provide data management leadership on projects assigned. The main responsibilities of the successful candidate include preparing data management plans, designing and testing clinical study databases and eCRFs and prepare data transfer agreements to facilitate data uploads and transfers between vendors and the statistical group as required. In office 5 days/week requirement

Clinical Data Manager

Provide clinical data management support to CRO Operations group

Create and review electronic case report forms (eCRF) per study specific protocols

Develop, review, and maintain clinical databases

Manages secure database user access

Develop, document and perform validation of database structure, data capture screens, code lists, edit checks, reports and other functions in EDC (e.g. User Acceptance Testing)

Develop study specific Data Entry Instructions and provide EDC training and support to clinical coordinators, monitors, biostatistician or study participants as required

Develop data transfer agreements and specifications with various vendors

Reconcile electronic data transfers from vendors

Write, review and maintain eCRF completion guidelines, Data Management Plans (DMPs), and other clinical data management related documentation which outline and record data management activities

Clean data for study close out and perform all database lock procedures

Monitor study status (e.g. enrollment, CRFs, etc.) and provide status reports to the project team

Participate in conference calls and/or meetings with vendors, clinical sites, or sponsors as required

Use standard conventions, tools, references and process in support of the coding of medical terms

Ensures all clinical data management procedures are executed with a high attention to detail, accuracy and timelines

Maintains an attitude and philosophy consistent with the Company's standards

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for creation, testing, maintenance and closure of clinical trial databases.

Other duties as required & as training and experience allow

Maintains an attitude and philosophy consistent with the Company's standards

Core Competencies:

Experience with clinical data management software

High attention to detail Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency with the use of computers and MS Office

Ability to work independently with efficiency and accuracy

Excellent interpersonal and public relation skills with ability to work well in a team

Knowledge of current GCPs

Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility and agility to adapt to changing scope of work, able to propose thoughtful solutions to challenges and issues, proactively implement solutions, and communicate effectively with colleagues

and clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor�s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualification and experience

Minimum of 2 years of clinical data management experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a CRO

environment.

Knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug dictionaries is an asset

MedDRA coding training certificate is an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
  • 8 hour Location: In person

    • Example 3

    Job description

    Position Overview

    Our rapidly expanding team is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Managerwho can work for us on a full time, supporting our clinical operations team located in Guelph. The Clinical Data Manager will provide data management leadership on projects assigned. The main responsibilities of the successful candidate include preparing data management plans, designing and testing clinical study databases and eCRFs and prepare data transfer agreements to facilitate data uploads and transfers between vendors and the statistical group as required.

    Clinical Data Manager

    Provide clinical data management support to CRO Operations group

    Create and review electronic case report forms (eCRF) per study specific protocols

    Develop, review, and maintain clinical databases

    Manages secure database user access

    Develop, document and perform validation of database structure, data capture screens, code lists, edit checks, reports and other functions in EDC (e.g. User Acceptance Testing)

    Develop study specific Data Entry Instructions and provide EDC training and support to clinical coordinators, monitors, biostatistician or study participants as required

    Develop data transfer agreements and specifications with various vendors

    Reconcile electronic data transfers from vendors

    Write, review and maintain eCRF completion guidelines, Data Management Plans (DMPs), and other clinical data management related documentation which outline and record data management activities

    Clean data for study close out and perform all database lock procedures

    Monitor study status (e.g. enrollment, CRFs, etc.) and provide status reports to the project team

    Participate in conference calls and/or meetings with vendors, clinical sites, or sponsors as required

    Use standard conventions, tools, references and process in support of the coding of medical terms

    Ensures all clinical data management procedures are executed with a high attention to detail, accuracy and timelines

    Maintains an attitude and philosophy consistent with the Company's standards

    Primary Responsibilities

    Responsible for creation, testing, maintenance and closure of clinical trial databases.

    Other duties as required & as training and experience allow

    Maintains an attitude and philosophy consistent with the Company's standards

    Core Competencies:

    Experience with clinical data management software

    High attention to detail Excellent organizational skills

    Proficiency with the use of computers and MS Office

    Ability to work independently with efficiency and accuracy

    Excellent interpersonal and public relation skills with ability to work well in a team

    Knowledge of current GCPs

    Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills

    Flexibility and agility to adapt to changing scope of work, able to propose thoughtful solutions to challenges and issues, proactively implement solutions, and communicate effectively with colleagues

    and clients.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor�s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualification and experience

    Minimum of 2 years of clinical data management experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a CRO

    environment.

    Knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug dictionaries is an asset

    MedDRA coding training certificate is an asset

    Job Type: hour shift

    Example 4

    WORK Experience:10+years.

    Responsibilities:

  • Develop dashboards, customized reports and scorecards based on business requirements
  • Collaborate with the rest of the Data Services team to gather requirements from business and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Build compelling story, new product features and actionable insights using Data
  • Manage ad hoc analytic requests for PowerBi systems in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Responsible for reviewing and optimization of DAX queries and investigating PowerBi dashboard performance issues.
  • Support Predictive Modeling, Forecasting and mentor young team consisting of data engineers, data visualization experts and data analytics professionals.

    Required Skills:

  • Extensive experience with PowerBIand Cognos Data Manager.
  • Extensive experience in multidimensional data modeling; star schemas, snowflakes, denormalized models, handling - slow-changing- dimensions/attributes.
  • Understanding of disciplined approach towards Data Visualization and Reporting.
  • Experience in setting up complex ETL processes, involving relational and non-relational data.
  • Experience with at least one major BI/Reporting Application.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional team communication and develop cross-functional partnerships.
  • Excellent problem solving and data analysis skills.
  • Excellent grasp of data structures and interaction between applications and data.
  • Ability to quickly grasp existing systems, goals and tech. options for given situations.
  • Experienced complete lifecycle of at least one data warehouse/Business Intelligence program at Enterprise scale.

    Additional Skills:

  • Structured thinker, result oriented person passionate about data driven decision making
  • Should possess good communication capabilities. Should be a very good team player with a go getter attitude, results driven, adaptable, inspirational, organized and quality focused
  • Understanding of best standards, guidelines etc. and actually care about adhering to them
  • Ability to handle complex problems from design to execution and deliver in time bound manner under constraints.

    Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour to Friday

    • Example 5

    VOUS NOUS Connaissez DEJA, C'EST S�R
    Vous avez d�j� consomm� nos produits (peut-�tre) sans le savoir !

    Vous avez envie de contribuer � la croissance de l�organisation ?

    Pour tous, pour de bon. Notre signature traduit l�engagement de Bel pour une alimentation plus saine et responsable pour tous. Cette mission mobilise chaque jour 12 600 employ�s dans plus de 30 pays pour construire un mod�le d�entreprise responsable. Iconiques et positives, nos marques - La Vache qui rit�, Babybel�, Boursin�, se r�inventent constamment pour proposer � nos consommateurs des collations saines.

    Vous souhaitez rejoindre une compagnie avec un �tat d�esprit entrepreneurial et qui place la responsabilit� au c�ur de ses d�cisions ? Vous �tes audacieux, pragmatique et d�termin� ? Venez mesurer l�impact de votre talent et de votre �nergie sur la r�alisation d�un projet d�entreprise ambitieux et durable !

    #IWorkForAllForGood

    Sous la responsabilit� de la VP Supply Chain, l'Activity & Master Data Manager sera responsable de :

    - Coordination d'activit�s cl�s telles que les innovations et les promotions en travaillant avec la ou les �quipes transversales (Supply Chain, Ventes, Marketing, Finance, Achats et Op�rations) depuis la phase de d�finition du projet jusqu'au post-lancement de l'activit�. Vous assurerez la liaison avec les principales parties prenantes.

    - V�rification de la collecte des donn�es pour cr�er et maintenir les donn�es de base dans SAP (Produit, Prix, Client, Transport, Achats)

    pr�parer et superviser le plan d'action (livrables, d�lais), proposer des plans d'att�nuation des risques, coordonner au sein du Dpt. SC toutes les activit�s du d�veloppement au lancement effectif.

    - Cr�ation et surveillance du tableau de bord relatif aux indicateurs cl�s de performance (KPI) de la gestion de l'activit� principale de SC et fournir des notes sur les �carts de performance et les anomalies.

    - Gestion de tous les projets au nom de l'�quipe SC afin de s'assurer qu'ils sont livr�s � temps, avec la qualit� requise et de la mani�re la plus rentable.

    - Gestion du partenaire Co-packing au nom de l'entreprise, diriger les appels d'offres et n�gocier pour obtenir les meilleures alternatives de co�t.

    - Gestion de la cr�ation, la maintenance et l'am�lioration des processus de donn�es de base.

    Qualifications et exp�rience

    Dipl�me sup�rieur de pr�f�rence Cha�ne d'approvisionnement

    Minimum de 3 � 5 ans d'exp�rience dans la logistique et les op�rations, l'optimisation dans un environnement CPG ou dans le conseil en affaires ou en logistique.

    Super utilisateur SAP avec une vaste exp�rience des modules MM, SC, SD et PM.

    Expert dans l'analyse et le calcul des co�ts de la cha�ne de valeur.

    Forte exp�rience de l'utilisation d'Excel, des bases de donn�es et des outils d'exploration de donn�es (BW ou similaire).

    Connaissance pratique des syst�mes EDI et des flux ERP.s.

    Capacit� � identifier et � ex�cuter les domaines d'am�lioration des processus.

    Exp�rience de travail avec des �quipes interfonctionnelles, favorisant le travail d'�quipe et orient� client.

    Solides comp�tences interpersonnelles et de communication (orale et �crite).

    Capacit�s av�r�es de gestion du temps et de gestion de t�ches multiples.

    Capacit�s � g�rer diff�rents types d'audience et des objectifs contradictoires.

    Bilinguisme anglais et fran�ais

    Type d'emploi : Temps plein

    Salaire : � partir de 90 000,00$ par an

    Avantages :
  • Assurance Maladie  :
  • Du Lundi au Vendredi

    • Data Manager duties and responsibilities

    Data Managers are typically full-time employees who perform various tasks necessitating data required for research and day-to-day business activities. Some of the main duties and responsibilities of Data Managers include: 

    • Designing, developing, and modifying data infrastructure to accelerate the processes of data analysis and reporting
    • Reviewing presentations, manuscripts, graphs, and tables to ensure accuracy and quality
    • Developing standards of operation when handling and archiving data
    • Maintaining data management plans and instructions for operating complex business systems
    • Overseeing the integration of new technologies and initiatives into data standards and structures
    • Evaluating the design, selection, and implementation of database changes by comparing them with business requirements and design documents
    • Assessing system performance and making recommendations for hardware, software, and data storage improvements
    • Ensuring data and information security by integrating and upholding digital security systems

    Data Manager skills and qualifications

    A Data Manager must be familiar with database design and systems, database technology, and logical data analysis. To succeed, they also need additional skills and qualifications, including: 

    • Ability to analyze, interpret, and organize large amounts of data
    • Excellent communication skills to translate complex problems using non-technical terms
    • In-depth understanding of modern database and information technologies
    • Excellent math, problem-solving, and analytical skills
    • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work towards meeting multiple deadlines simultaneously
    • Ability to compile and organize findings and data retrieved before presenting it to management
    • Thorough understanding of management and data administration duties such as collection, analysis, and distribution

    Data Manager experience requirements

    Candidates are often required to have at least three years of working experience in data management, data analysis, or other data administration functions including collection and distribution. They must have experience deciphering and organizing large amounts of data. Hiring managers might prefer candidates with additional experience working with modern databases and IT technologies. You may also prefer candidates who have experience dealing with private and sensitive information, depending on your organization’s needs

    Data Manager education and training requirements

    Data Manager jobs often require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or other science-related field are likely to possess the excellent math and analytical skills necessary to succeed in the role. You may also require candidates to have additional training in Linux configuration, SQL database, Perl, Python and other specified data management applications.

    Data Manager salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Data Manager is $83,978 per year. This can vary depending on factors like experience, education, location, and the company.

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    Data Manager job description FAQs

    What's the difference between a Data Manager and a Database Manager?

    A Data Manager understands an organization’s goals, mission, and plans. Their primary duties are to use data to improve a range of things that further existing goals, identify new opportunities, and make vital improvements to communication, marketing, and branding. In comparison, a Database Manager focuses on improving technologies that affect an organization’s data storage and access.

    What makes a good Data Manager job description?

    A good Data Manager job description must include details on the types of data that the company collects as well as the amount. This can help the applicant know if they have similar experience and if they can handle the potential workflow. It’s also good to mention whether the Data Manager’s position will be full-time, contract-based, or part-time, and the location of the organization.

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