Senior Manager, Data Insights & Strategy

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on analytics leader to drive the end-to-end delivery of data insights that inform business decisions and organisational strategy. This role combines leadership, advanced analytics, and stakeholder engagement to unlock the value of data and translate it into meaningful outcomes. You will lead a high-performing team to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Analytics Leadership & Delivery
• Lead the compilation, analysis and reporting of key performance indicators, ensuring timely and accurate insights delivery
• Translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations for business and industry stakeholders
• Oversee data cleaning, ingestion, transformation and analysis across multiple data sources
• Strategy & Insight Generation
• Design and drive analytics strategies using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Apply statistical techniques, forecasting models and data visualisation tools to generate insights
• Identify trends and emerging issues to guide strategic decision-making
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering and business stakeholders
• Coordinate with Whole-of-Government (WOG) agencies and external partners on data initiatives
• Provide advisory on data, analytics and economic impact assessments
• Operations & Governance
• Oversee reporting cycles, publications and stakeholder data requests
• Ensure high standards of data governance, quality and integrity
• Manage vendors, contracts and end-to-end data operations
• Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing analytics team
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning
• Guide the team in aligning analytics outputs with organisational priorities

Requirements

• Experience & Expertise
• Minimum 8 years' experience in data analytics, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong foundation in analytics, statistics, economics, applied mathematics or related disciplines
• Proven experience in data wrangling, modelling, visualisation and insight generation
• Familiarity with statistical modelling, forecasting and market research methodologies
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as Python, R and SQL
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and multiple data sources
• Ability to integrate analytics outputs into dashboards or platforms
• Business & Communication
• Strong ability to translate data into business value and strategic recommendations
• Confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams
• Personal Attributes
• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail
• Self-driven and adaptable in fast-paced environments
• Effective project and stakeholder management skills
• Curious mindset with a passion for learning and innovation
• Preferred (but not essential)
• Experience in client-side research or applied analytics environments
• Knowledge of economic impact analysis or cost-benefit assessment
• Why Join Us
• Shape strategic decisions through impactful data insights
• Lead meaningful analytics work with real-world outcomes
• Work with diverse stakeholders across industries and sectors
• Grow and develop a high-performing analytics team
• "Interested applicants, please email your resume to jacky.wong@persolapac.com or WhatsApp+65 9118 4028 for a confidential discussion about the role."
• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• EA License No: 01C4934 PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd
• EA Personnel No: R1107106
• Wong Chee Ann Jacky

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