We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Data Analyst (with construction project management skills) to oversee and support the monitoring of construction projects across APAC and EMEA for a finance client. The ideal candidate will combine strong construction project management experience with good data analysis capabilities to support effective data driven reporting and decision making. This role requires a clear understanding of governance and reporting standards, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional global teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Capture / Validation
- Collect, validate, and organize data from approved sources. Clean and structure data as required for analysis
- Validate data for compliance / completeness and escalate deficiencies or inconsistencies for corrective action
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze and interpret projects data across multiple regions. Identify trends, patterns, variances and correlations in project data to provide meaningful insights
- Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and governance metrics for PM vendor partners.
- Prepare and deliver Management Information System (MIS) reports for senior leadership to support strategic data informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams as required
Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities
- Review and assess project documentation to identify key issues and areas requiring follow-up.
- Evaluate project requirements, diagnose problems, and develop practical solutions. Oversee project schedules, flag potential risks, and collaborate with teams to develop mitigation plans.
Stakeholder Communication & Project Meetings
- Coordinate and lead meetings with stakeholders, including agenda setting, note-taking, and documenting action items and decisions.
- Be familiar with Client governance processes and serve as a key point of contact for project governance and planning support.
- Build strong knowledge of project management methodologies to offer guidance and ensure compliance with internal standards.
Continuous Development
- Propose optimization of existing reporting processes and develop new systems as needed
- Be aware of and propose new technologies and techniques to evolve reporting quality, timeliness and accuracy
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Bachelor s degree in business, data Analytics, project management, or a related field.
- PMP or similar recognized project management qualification would be advantageous
- Experience in PMO, project management and data analytics, preferably in international or cross-regional contexts
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiar with PowerPoint and MS Project.
- Proficiency with other industry standard tools for the capture, analysis and visualization of data (eg: SQL, Power BI, Tableau etc.) is desirable
- Detail orientated to accurately handle data, maintain document consistency, and ensuring overall accuracy of tasks.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to senior leaders.
- Experience with PMO governance, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.
- Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong time management and ability to multitask - prioritizing tasks, manage deadlines for reporting, and handle multiple assignments concurrently.
- Critical thinker who can identify patterns and anomalies in data
- Collaborative team player who can work effectively across departments and locations
- Ability to collaborate with individuals from varied backgrounds and locations, to facilitate effective cross-cultural communication across Asia