Data Officer

At DEME, our business thrives on becoming a data-driven organization for continuously improving operational excellence and decision-making processes. We are constantly exploring new opportunities where data assets and emerging technologies in AI and data science can make a significant difference. To accomplish this, we are seeking a data officer who can shape the use cases, capture the user’s needs and create intuitive solutions that deliver results. With internal clients as the main stakeholder, you will work closely with data architects, data engineers, BI developers, data scientists and IT business partners.

The domains where data change requests and improvements are needed are broad: HR, Finance, Procurement and Logistics, QHSE, Asset Management or general Operations and can depend on past experiences and preferences. Besides the data officer role, you will be supporting the data science team.

Your responsibilities

• Be the single point of contact on all data matters, e.g. data architecture, database, BI reports, and data science initiatives, for your assigned business domains.

• Define and lead data related change requests independently (with multiple stakeholders & contributors).

• Lead or be part of a team for a large and complex internal project.

• Identify new opportunities for improvement on data management, data consumption and service delivery by actively listening to the needs of the business and organizing stakeholder workshops.

• Facilitate interaction among stakeholders to gather information, use cases, ...

• Define use cases for data products (e.g. databases, BI reports, data science solutions) and articulate how they contribute to provide tangible benefits for the business and its users.

• Formulate solution requirements based on information and user input.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver data products and digital (AI) solutions.

Your profile

• You have demonstratable experience as a data officer, data analyst, business analyst, or data scientist, minimum 3 years.

• You have fundamental knowledge on data management, data engineering, data analysis and reporting.  A keen on data strategy and advanced analytics is a plus.

• Hands-on knowledge of AI and data science concepts is essential, and you can effectively discuss and shape AI-driven solutions.

• You have practical experience in requirement gathering, functional analysis, and bring in the necessary challenging mindset.

• You have practical experience with Python for data manipulation and/or analytics.

• Experience with data science or AI implementation (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Databricks, large language models, etc.) is a plus.

• Experience with Azure (or other cloud solutions) is a plus.

• You possess excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy interacting with people, actively listen and have good communication skills.

• You have knowledge or prior experience on change management.

• You are enthusiastic, have a positive mindset and inspire your colleagues.

• You put the user / customer first and have a high level of service-mindedness while maintaining critical thinking abilities.

• You excel in explaining data related matters and simplifying complex problems into understandable solutions.

• You are a quick learner and can probe details, even in unfamiliar domains.

• You are a collaborative team player who values teamwork.

• You possess strong business acumen and can differentiate key success factors from details.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;

• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;

• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;

• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.