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About the Role

Join Kpler’s Maritime Data team as a Vessel Team Data Manager to ensure the accuracy and evolution of maritime datasets. This leadership role involves guiding a team of analysts, improving data management processes, and acting as the Subject Matter Expert for vessel and company data.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of data analysts, fostering growth, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the subject matter expert on Vessel Particulars & Companies business logic, rules, and datasets.
• Identify and integrate new datasets into our databases.
• Develop and test business logic, create dashboards, and curate datasets.
• Allocate resources, support team members, and identify training needs.
• Implement automation solutions, integrate new data sources, and maintain related platforms.
• Collaborate with tech stakeholders for infrastructure needs and support commercial teams with data insights.
• Enhance proprietary data quality and keep the team aligned with company objectives.
• Manage KPIs and OKRs, provide insights for improvement, and support product development.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or related roles.
• 2+ years of direct people management experience.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level knowledge of the maritime industry, including vessel data, shipping operations, or related maritime domains.
• Proven People Manager experience managing, building, and developing technical data teams.
• Advanced, hands-on proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Proven experience designing, optimizing, and maintaining ETL processes.
• Experience working with APIs for data ingestion.
• Experience utilizing web-scraping frameworks.
• Practical familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
• A strong understanding of statistical methodologies to build automated data validation logic.
• Project management experience (Desirable).
• Experience with Dataiku or similar data science and workflow automation platforms (Desirable).
• Strong people leadership skills with a focus on coaching, development, and team empowerment.
• Ownership mindset with accountability for data quality and operational excellence.
• Structured and process-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking and curiosity with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving.

Skills

• SQL
• Python
• ETL processes
• APIs
• Web-scraping
• Data visualization
• Tableau
• Looker
• Statistical methodologies
• Dataiku
• Maritime industry knowledge
• Vessel data
• Shipping operations

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8+ years of experience
• 2+ years of people management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Maritime Studies or a related field.

About the Company

• At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
• Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms.
• Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape.
• Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
• We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on.
• We make things happen: We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.
• We build together: We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.
• We are here to help: We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.

Equal Opportunity

• Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.