Data Insights Project Lead

Location: Brussels, Belgium | International Organisation

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established international organisation bringing together experts, industry representatives, scientific institutions and policymakers from more than 40 countries.

Through its global network, the organisation promotes scientific knowledge, international collaboration and evidence-based decision-making across a major global industry. Its activities span scientific research, sustainability, economics, trade, regulatory affairs and industry standards.

The organisation produces recognised scientific publications, technical reports and international sector analyses, providing valuable insights to its members and stakeholders worldwide.

As part of its ongoing digital transformation, the organisation is looking to strengthen its data capabilities and modernise the way it collects, manages and delivers information to its international network.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Data Insights Project Lead to drive the transformation of a flagship annual industry report into a dynamic digital product delivering actionable insights to an international audience.

This role combines project management, business analysis, data quality, stakeholder engagement and digital transformation.

Acting as the link between business stakeholders, international contributors and technology partners, you will translate organisational needs into practical solutions, improve data collection and reporting processes, and contribute to the development of future digital data and analytics capabilities.

You will take ownership of the annual report delivery while leading initiatives to improve data consistency, analytical capabilities and the overall user experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Annual Report Production

• Take ownership of the end-to-end production and delivery of the annual international industry report.
• Coordinate contributors, experts and internal stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Consolidate, validate and analyse international datasets.
• Coordinate the preparation of analytical outputs and supporting content.
• Ensure timely delivery while proactively managing risks, dependencies and deadlines.
• Continuously improve reporting methodologies and workflows.

2. Drive Digital Transformation

• Define and coordinate the roadmap for the report’s digital evolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve the accessibility, usability and presentation of information.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with external technology partners and service providers.
• Coordinate implementation activities and monitor project progress.
• Contribute to the delivery of an initial digital solution within 12 months.

3. Improve and Harmonise Data Collection

• Review existing data collection processes and identify opportunities for simplification.
• Harmonise methodologies, questionnaires, definitions and reporting requirements across countries.
• Improve the consistency, comparability and usability of datasets.
• Reduce administrative workload for international contributors.
• Promote scalable and standardised data collection practices.

4. Develop Analytical Capabilities and Insights

• Support the production of economic, industrial and sector-specific analyses.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards and interactive data visualisations.
• Identify opportunities to create additional value through data and analytics.
• Improve access to relevant information and actionable insights.
• Support data-driven decision-making across the organisation and its stakeholder network.

5. Strengthen Data Governance and Quality

• Contribute to the definition of data governance principles and operating practices.
• Help establish validation rules, quality controls and data update cycles.
• Identify data gaps and inconsistencies in collaboration with contributors.
• Promote common standards and harmonised methodologies.
• Support the development of sustainable and scalable data management practices.

6. Coordinate International Stakeholders

• Work closely with international committees, economists, scientists, programme managers and leadership teams.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and collaborative working sessions.
• Coordinate stakeholders across multicultural and cross-functional environments.
• Bridge the gap between business, analytical and technical teams.
• Ensure alignment on priorities, methodologies, deliverables and project objectives.

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