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About the Performance & Analytics Senior Specialist Role

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, Eastern Region, is seeking a Performance & Analytics Senior Specialist. This full-time position focuses on leading institutional performance management, analytics, and executive reporting through advanced data analysis and digital dashboards to facilitate evidence-based decision-making and enhance performance transparency. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.

Core Responsibilities

The Performance & Analytics Senior Specialist will be instrumental in driving institutional effectiveness. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing institutional Key Performance Indicator (KPI) frameworks.
• Monitoring service performance across various departments.
• Supporting strategic and operational reviews to ensure alignment with institutional objectives.
• Designing and managing executive dashboards, primarily using Power BI.
• Integrating data from diverse systems including ERP, HR, Finance, and service-specific platforms.
• Ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of all data.
• Producing comprehensive monthly and quarterly performance reports.

Data Governance and Insights

This role also encompasses establishing robust data governance practices and providing critical analytical insights.

• Establishing data standards and validation processes to maintain data integrity.
• Monitoring data quality and ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Coordinating effectively with data owners across the institution.
• Maintaining clear and up-to-date reporting documentation.
• Analyzing trends, identifying risks, and highlighting performance gaps.
• Providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Supporting scenario analysis and forecasting activities.

Team Leadership and Development

The Senior Specialist will lead and develop a team focused on analytics and reporting.

• Supervising analysts and visualization staff.
• Building and enhancing analytics capabilities within the relevant department (CoCE).
• Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all performance reports.

Authority and Decision Support

The role carries specific authorities to support its functions.

• Access to institutional performance data for analysis and reporting.
• Authority to approve dashboard standards.
• Ability to recommend improvements to KPIs.
• Responsibility to escalate data quality issues as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess the following:

• Experience ranging from 5 to 10 years in performance management, analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, particularly Power BI.
• Experience with data integration from various enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Experience in team supervision and capability building is advantageous.