Data Management job description

Data managers work with software and internet applications. They deal with performance issues, maintenance, system resources, and service and support internet sites. Data management professionals may design, develop, and implement data collection databases. They may train other employees to work with these resources or to improve their quality standards.

Data management involves:

• Data protection and control
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Interpreting data by means of various methodologies
•  Evaluating and drafting reports concerning data findings
•  Managing resources
• Working on projects
• Dealing with queries
• Implementing quality control procedures and guidelines
• Data entry

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Skills

• Trustworthiness and dependability
• Orientation towards quality and results
• Initiative
• Strong expertise in data, project and time management
• Strategic and creative problem solving
• Efficient communication
• Being team oriented
• Professionalism and cordiality
• Consistent accuracy and attention to detail
• Comprehensive technical and business knowledge
• Superior organizational and supervisory skills
• Effective utilization of hardware and software applications and equipment

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Education

Qualifications in the following areas are suitable for data management positions.

•    Computer science
•    Information technology
•    Computer engineering
•    Information systems
•    Network engineering
•    Network administration
Employers prefer that data management staff possess prior working experience in their area, as well as a first degree. A masters or specifically an MBA is also beneficial for employees seeking promotion to this level. This assures employers of their employee’s foundational knowledge in data management.

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