AI Economics & Policy Data Science Manager

White Shield, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiteshield seeks a Data Science Manager in Dubai to lead analytical projects integrating AI, machine learning, geospatial analysis, and economic modelling to guide policy and business decisions. You will manage end-to-end data workflows and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver toolsets that drive impact.

Lead the design of data pipelines and dashboards, applying AI/ML and geospatial techniques to generate actionable insights from diverse datasets.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science or Data Science.
• Proven experience leading data projects or small teams.
• 5+ years experience with Python.
• 5+ years experience with SQL.
• 5+ years experience with APIs.
• Experience with machine learning or predictive modelling.
• Experience building data pipelines or ETL processes.
• Experience with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven projects across public policy and economic domains.
• Design, automate, and optimize data pipelines and analytical workflows.
• Apply AI, ML, and geospatial techniques to extract insights from satellite imagery, trade, and macroeconomic data.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, ranking systems, and predictive models.
• Translate technical results into clear, actionable policy recommendations.
• Mentor junior data scientists and oversee code quality, documentation, and best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

APIs

Machine learning

ETL processes

Data visualization

English communication

Education

Masters in Computer Science

Masters in Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

AWS

GCP

Azure

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Whiteshield seeks a Data Science Manager in Dubai to lead analytical projects integrating AI, machine learning, geospatial analysis, and economic modelling to guide policy and business decisions. You will manage end-to-end data workflows and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver toolsets that drive impact.

Lead the design of data pipelines and dashboards, applying AI/ML and geospatial techniques to generate actionable insights from diverse datasets.