Head of Analytics

Our 30-year journey rides on the passion of over 27,000 seafarers and 1,000 onshore professionals. Today, we are one of the largest independent third-party ship management companies managing over 650+ diverse types of vessels.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, we operate on a global scale having 27 offices in 12 countries. Our client base spans over 100 world-class ship owners, including Fortune 500 companies from China, Greece, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the USA, among others.

In a shore career at FLEET, you will be working with a team of a highly passionate, self-driven and committed group of people. We aim to be a place where you can achieve your full potential, regardless of your background. We are looking for individuals who are ambitious about making a strong contribution to FLEET’s short and long-term sustainable growth – whether you are dealing directly with clients or working in a role supporting the business, such as technology, legal or communications.

Job Position Summary  

At Fleet Management, we're at the helm of maritime's digital revolution and data is our compass. A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Head of Analytics to captain our analytics function and steer the strategic implementation of cutting-edge analytical capabilities across our global fleet operations.

You will navigate the transformation of raw maritime data into actionable intelligence that drives critical operational decisions through NOVA, our analytics platform part of the PARIS ecosystem. Leading a skilled crew of data scientists, data engineers, and analytics specialists, you'll harness the power of AI and machine learning to unlock predictive and prescriptive insights that keep our 600+ ships and 25,000+ seafarers operating at peak efficiency.

This is your opportunity to chart the course for how a forward-thinking ship management company leverages data in an industry experiencing unprecedented digital disruption. Working directly with Director-level stakeholders, you'll translate complex data stories into strategic business value, ensuring our PARIS ecosystem is seen as a leading maritime platform.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

As the Head of Analytics, your typical day might include:

Chart the Course : Strategic leadership of the Analytics function

• Navigate the development and execution of Fleet's analytics strategy, ensuring foundational data infrastructure and governance are robust and fully operational before advancing to sophisticated AI solutions
• Identify and champion data-driven initiatives that deliver measurable business value, building from solid data foundations through to cutting-edge Generative AI applications
• Design and lead the analytics roadmap and its implementation by prioritising data quality, accessibility and visualisation capabilities as stepping stones to advanced predictive analytics
• Mentor and develop your analytics crew—data scientists, engineers, and analysts—fostering a culture where technical excellence meets practical maritime business understanding

Navigate Stakeholder Waters : Engagement & Influence

• Proactively engage with senior stakeholders to identify operational challenges where analytics can chart new efficiencies and cost savings
• Translate complex data insights into clear business narratives, presenting compelling cases to C-level executives
• Form cross-functional partnerships, ensuring analytics solutions integrate through our PARIS ecosystem to provide a seamless user experience for our colleagues across Fleet
• Establish strategic alliances with maritime technology partners and academic institutions to keep Fleet at the forefront of industry analytics innovation

All Hands on Deck : Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Steer the adoption of analytics best practices, ensuring robust data pipelines and quality frameworks underpin all advanced analytics initiatives
• Architect scalable solutions that integrate smoothly within NOVA (part of our PARIS ecosystem), building from reliable reporting through to predictive maintenance and operational optimisation
• Balance hands-on technical guidance with strategic oversight, ensuring your team delivers production-ready solutions that maritime professionals can trust and use effectively
• Oversee the development of reusable analytics frameworks and standardised approaches that accelerate delivery while maintaining quality across our Analytics portfolio

Relationship:

Internal

• Analytics Teams (based in HK & India); Development Teams (based in HK & India); Ops & Support (based in HK & India)
• Internal Stakeholders – including up to C-level / Board level directors (Global)

External

• Interaction with vendors/third parties;

Job Experience, Functional Knowledge and Qualifications 

Essential

• 7+ years of progressive analytics leadership experience, with 3+ years leading Analytics functions covering both Data Science and Data Engineering disciplines
• Proven track record of building and scaling analytics teams from foundational data infrastructure through to advanced AI implementations with demonstrable business impact
• Deep technical foundation across the analytics spectrum:
  • Data Engineering - hands-on experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and data architecture design (covering EMR, Spark, Hive, Presto)
  • Data Science Proficiency - practical experience in machine learning, predictive modelling and advanced analytics techniques (e.g. Python, R)
  • Technology Stack Leadership - strategic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Google Cloud), Big Data technologies and modern analytics tools
  • Data Visualisation Tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)
• Strategic leadership capabilities with experience managing cross-functional analytics teams, setting technical direction, and translating business requirements into analytics solutions
• Executive communication skills - ability to present complex analytical insights to C-level stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making
• Bachelors Degree in Data Science related fields such as Maths, Statistics or similar

Desirable

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or relative quantitative discipline
• Industry transformation experience - track record of leading analytics initiatives in traditional industries undergoing digital transformation
• Technical certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Google or Azure) or advanced analytics methodologies
• Maritime, logistics, or transportation industry knowledge and understanding of operational complexities
• Generative AI and emerging technologies - practical experience implementing innovative AI solutions in production environments

Competencies 

• Analysis & Problem Solving: Uses a systematic approach to root cause analysis on complex problems to identify underlying trends and put forward well-thought-out solutions to address the causes and reduce risk
• Listening & Communicating: Is effective in communicating his vision with a wider audience. A good communicator knows when to use which channel, and which tone of voice in order to drive maximum impact.
• Collaboration, Inclusion & Teamwork: A great team player who pro-actively goes out there to encourage, support and recognise work performed by others. The person is always trying to find common ground to share his ideas and experience.
• Customer Focus: Proactive in maintaining relationships and managing customer expectations effectively. Takes a partnership approach to solve problems and improve service standards using data to define continuous improvement
• Planning & Organising: Uses technology and tools to drive effective project planning with projects having clear success criteria and milestones. Escalates in a timely manner and seeks feedback with all colleagues throughout the execution phase mitigating risks as they arise.
• Initiative: Always looks for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness in their own and other peoples work backed by clear rationale and benefits to the business. Role models desired change behaviour and uses external best practice as reference.
• Accountability: Sets high work and ethical standards for self and others including budget management, work quality, timelines. Ensures that tasks and projects within responsibility areas meet promises made. Acknowledges mistakes openly identifying learnings to be applied.
• Resilience & Managing Well-being: Maintains continuing high-performance standards when under additional pressure, higher workload or in changing circumstances. Recovers quickly from setbacks or feedback, applying lessons learnt. Maintains composure in stressful situations.
• Adaptability: Takes a leadership role in supporting colleagues through business change initiatives. Identifies improvements in line with changing business strategies. Puts themselves in place of the people being impacted when implementing change
• Industry & Business Acumen: Keeps up with shipping industry and business trends for improvement. Contributes to plans and meetings with good grasp of company priorities. Evaluates metrics to identify work priorities and recommends viable improvement ideas
• Setting Direction & Planning: Develops clear plans and priorities for own work and team alignment. Aligns tasks and plans with business strategies and departmental KPIs. Balances work distribution fairly and shares progress with stakeholders.
• Including and Empowering the Team: Champions inclusivity and diversity by actively seeking out and valuing diverse perspectives. Empowers colleagues through trust-based delegation, fostering accountability and growth opportunities. Prioritises team well-being by implementing flexible work arrangements and actively soliciting and respecting the views of all stakeholders.
• Developing Organisational and Team Capability: Strategically maps team skills against long-term business needs, developing comprehensive talent acquisition and succession plans. Fosters a collaborative environment to empower talented individuals to take on expanded responsibilities. Prioritises holistic well-being of colleagues, ensuring a balanced approach to health, enjoyment, and contribution at work
• Driving High Performance:  Sets industry-leading strategies and expectations, driving team performance towards goals. Addresses root causes of performance issues while demonstrating strong financial acumen and ROI focus. Expertly manages organisational change, including technology-based initiatives, while fostering a values-driven culture aligned with business objectives

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