Team Leader - Data Management

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

The Team Leader will be responsible for building on the capacity existing in the Marine Institute Data Management team to support and develop Institute operational data management services and marine data research activities. The individual will be responsible for coordination of data management practice and policies, including supporting data processes for operational services including research vessels, sensor networks, oceanographic modelling, fisheries ecosystem, marine environmental and food safety programmes; supporting the delivery of online data services e.g. the Marine Institute’s Data Catalogue (https://data.marine.ie), the Irish Spatial Data Exchange (www.isde.ie),  online data access (http://erddap.marine.ie) and spatial data services e.g. for Ireland’s Marine Atlas (https://atlas.marine.ie); leading data initiatives within the Institute and at a national level, and participating in new national and international R&D projects to develop marine data management and data analytic capabilities.  This role will support the development of data and IT strategy within the Institute, and help to drive the development of new capabilities to position the Institute for a digital future.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

• A degree in computer science, data analytics, or a relevant scientific or numerical discipline with a significant data or digital component.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of implementing projects using enterprise database management solutions e.g. MS SQL Server or alternative.
• Experience of working with a structured data or software development or operating process, with a focus on service delivery and technical change management.
• Experience of developing data analysis or visualisation solutions such as developing dashboards, interactive 3D visualisations, etc.
• Some experience of working with a formal project management process. 
• Some experience of leading other team members.
• Proven collaboration skills including team working, working with distributed project teams and professional network development.
• Some experience in Customer support and problem management; Business analysis and requirements gathering; Evaluation and definition of technical solutions
• The ability to work unsupervised with demonstrated ability to use initiative.
• The ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally at all levels.

Duration of Contract:

This role is a contract of Indefinite Duration. The successful candidate will be on probation for the first twelve months of this contract.

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference OCIS/TL/DM/SEP23
 
Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on the 8th of September 2023. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.

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The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role. 

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