Information Manager

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview:

The Information Manager plays a key role in ensuring efficient management and utilization of data, information, and knowledge to support project success. This role involves overseeing thecollection, organization, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of information essential to the delivery of projects. The Information Manager is responsible for maintaining data integrity, automating information workflows and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information management strategy aligned with the project data flow defined in the Zutmap.
• Set up and manage the CDE & any project specific cloud collaboration platforms as the main administrator, ensuring data and information security protocols are followed.
• Establish and maintain robust systems for the storage, organization, and retrieval of project-related data and documents.
• Ensure data security, version control, and adherence to data retention policies.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among project stakeholders by implementing appropriate tools and processes for information exchange.
• Perform regular audits and quality checks on 3D models, data, and documents to maintain baseline Zutari Level of Information Need discipline.
• Actively support project compliance to ISO 19650, project agreed Information
• Production Methods & Procedures and the Project Information Protocol.
• Monitor changes in data privacy laws and ensure project adherence.
• Keep up with the latest information management technologies and tools relevant to the engineering design industry and look for opportunities to increase efficiency.

Key interactions:

• Train team members on the CDE & effective information management practices.
• Work with IT team to develop disaster recovery and data backup plans to safeguard critical project information.
• Generate reports and analytics for the BIM Manager and Project Executive to assess information management performance.
• Collaborate with the BIM manager, BIM Coordinator, clients, and project stakeholders ato understand their information needs and preferences.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years proven experience in information management, preferably in an engineering design consultancy or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 and ISO 7817.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and security.
• Strong knowledge of CDE's, information management tools, software, and best practice.
• BIM and data analytics skills preferred

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.