DOTS Service Manager, CST II

Your privacy is important to us* WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.* WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.* WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.* A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.* We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the **Terms and Conditions** section of this vacancy announcement).**BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:**The DOTS Product Manager is accountable and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the DOTS Platform ensuring Engineering Services, Platform Governance Services and Data Services teams are proactively delivering value and providing access to trusted data and information for end-users across WFP. The incumbent is also expected to cultivate key stakeholder relationships to communicate the key outcomes and performance benefits that can be facilitated by a modern data platform. Finally, the DOTS Product Manager must build relationships within TEC to create the handshakes necessary for delivering as one TEC team. The DOTS Service Manager applies data expertise, product and budget management, agile methods, team coaching, and stakeholder management, and is adept at both technical discussions with engineers and delivering DOTS presentations to business stakeholders.Reporting to the Chief Data Officer in the TEC Division, this role will help build and maintain a team culture which relishes curiosity, learning, trust, and a devotion to provision of quality services.**ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:****QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:****Education:** **Experience:** 5+ years of hands-on data modelling or analytics experience. 2+ years of product management experience (analytical products or software products). year direct experience 1 + year experience working on projects delivering data visualizations (Tableau, MS BI, Looker etc.)Highly Desirable: Experience working with Desirable: Experience working in WFP RB or CO offices and understanding of WFP data domains.**Knowledge & Skills:**Proficiency in SQL, languages such as Python and PySpark and or Scala Proven experience working on cloud analytics platforms (e.g. Foundry, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Google etc.)Knowledge of data governance principles and data lifecycle management.Established knowledge: product development, requirements and risk analysis, user story writing, pricing, planning, financial planning and strategy.Experience working with data analysis, or otherwise proven record of high technical aptitude and ability to work in highly technical and analytical environments.Rich experience and proven skills in working towards a common goal in a team consisting of diverse experiences, and cultural backgrounds, with heavy emphasis towards business and non-technical team members and stakeholders outside the team.High problem-solvingand willingness to develop any technical skills needed, if any.skills Proven ability to analyse business processes, uncovering, shaping, and documenting business needs and requirements that are aligned with business strategies.Proven communication skills. Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.* All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.* If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us atfor technical support only.* Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.* We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).* Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.* Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language* Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter* Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time* Only shortlisted candidates will be notified #J-18808-Ljbffr