The Data Management Manager is responsible for overseeing the accurate, efficient, and timely collection, entry, and validation of data across the organization. This role ensures that data is captured in compliance with company policies and industry regulations while optimizing processes for speed and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in data entry management, and the ability to lead a team of data capturers or engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Collection & Entry Oversight:
- Manage and supervise a team of data capturers to ensure high-quality, error-free data entry.
- Develop and enforce standardized data capture procedures and workflows.
- Ensure timely and accurate digitization of paper records, forms, or digital inputs.
Quality Assurance & Validation:
- Implement quality control measures to verify data accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct regular audits and spot checks to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Resolve data inconsistencies in collaboration with relevant departments.
Process Improvement:
- Identify inefficiencies in data capture processes and recommend automation or optimization solutions.
- Work with IT teams to integrate new tools (e.g., OCR, RPA, or AI-based data extraction).
- Train staff on best practices for manual and automated data entry.
Compliance & Security:
- Ensure compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, POPIA, or industry-specific regulations).
- Maintain secure handling and storage of sensitive or confidential information.
- Document data capture policies and ensure adherence across teams.
Team Leadership & Reporting:
- Recruit, train, and manage data capture personnel.
- Monitor team performance and provide feedback for improvement.
- Generate reports on data capture metrics (e.g., volume, accuracy, turnaround time).
- Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
- Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave)
- Medical benefits ( Insurance and Annual Health Check-up)
- Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance)
- Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme)
- Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement)
- Company bonus/Profit share.
*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education: Degree in Marine Engineering, Data Management or related field.
Experience:
- Experience in marine engineering data management
- 5+ years in data entry, records management, or a similar role.
- 2+ years in a supervisory or team leadership position.
- Experience with data capture tools (e.g., OCR software, ERP systems, or CRM databases).
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel, database and Planned Maintenance software.
- Familiarity with data validation techniques and error tracking.
- Basic understanding of automation tools (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Excellent communication and team management skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal errors.