Strategy & Analytics - Manager - Careers

Key Accountabilities

The position requires the candidate to take a lead role in the delivery and management of major projects being undertaken by Think City. It requires outstanding project management, communication (written and verbal) and analytical skills. The candidate should have knowledge of government policy and protocols, the needs of the private sector, and practicalities of engaging with the community. The incumbent will be required to manage the day-to-day needs of projects as well as offer strategic insight based on analysis of complex urban, social, and economic datasets. The position requires a deep understanding of urban development and issues in Malaysia, economic trends and the benefits of enhanced liveability and connectivity. The incumbent will be able to synthesise key issues and articulate them into briefing papers, policy reports and /or in verbal presentations.

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to Director / Senior Manager
Reports indirectly to PMO and ad-hoc project team leads

Key Accountabilities

Project Management

Assist in management of all aspects of selected major projects and commissions.
Data compilation, meeting and workshop preparation, logistics, preparation of briefing papers/presentations
Quality control of internal and external outputs and deliverables

Data Analytics

Collate, compile and/or collect spatial and temporal data on the Malaysian urban system and other required data
Undertake detailed analysis of large databases, identifying key trends and issue
Contribute towards data analytics needs of the organisation as required
Translate data analytics into key insights to inform evidence-based city-making solutions and/or policy approaches using advanced data visualisation

Policy Development

Produce written reports, documents and presentations with adequate evidence to guide decision making processes
Synthesise data analysis into digestible reports and policy statements with clear recommendations
Provide written and analytical input into the development of major studies, publications, and project outputs

Business Development and Innovation

Develop and support proposals for external clients/stakeholders including scope, budget, and timeline
Ideate, explore, and develop innovative projects to support Think City’s internal research and innovation
Advocate Think City’s value proposition to potential clients (e.g., through presentations, thought leadership development)

Talent Management

Lead project teams including being responsible for team well-being
Coach and mentor Think City team members and external stakeholders to develop technical and soft skills

General administrative

Provide internal and external project/organisation update reports
Ensure satisfactory reporting to PMO
Manage administrative tasks as required (e.g. financial, filing, invoicing, logistics)

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in economics, social sciences, statistics commerce, politics, urban planning or similar

Minimum years of experience

5-8 years of experience

Type of Experience

Project Management
Data Analytics  
Strategic Planning
Policy Development
Business Development

Critical Skills

Competencies

Project management
Data analytics
Strategic thinking
Drive for results
Problem solving
Teamwork 
Self-awareness and openness to learning

Technical Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly competent in Excel or other statistical software
Word and PowerPoint
Data analytics (e.g., R, Python) a bonus

Network

Internally

Strategy & Analytics team
PMO
Senior Directors and Managing Director
Flagships

Externally

Federal, State and Local Governments
Government-linked agencies
Project clients
Consultants
Community Groups

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