Chief Data & AI Analytics Leader

Client of Foreground; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Foreground is seeking a Head of Data & Advanced Analytics in the United Arab Emirates. This role will lead the enterprise data strategy and analytics platforms while overseeing data engineering, business intelligence, and advanced analytics teams.

The ideal candidate must have senior experience in data and analytics leadership roles, particularly within the UAE. This position focuses on embedding analytics in decision-making processes and ensuring data quality and ethical use of data.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in data, analytics, or AI leadership roles.
• Strong exposure to enterprise data platforms and analytics use cases.
• Experience in UAE or regional markets is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data strategy and analytics platforms.
• Oversee data engineering, BI, and advanced analytics teams.
• Embed analytics into business processes and decision‑making.

Skills

Data leadership

Analytics platforms

Stakeholder influence

Data quality governance

AI applications

Job description

Client of Foreground is seeking a Head of Data & Advanced Analytics in the United Arab Emirates. This role will lead the enterprise data strategy and analytics platforms while overseeing data engineering, business intelligence, and advanced analytics teams.

The ideal candidate must have senior experience in data and analytics leadership roles, particularly within the UAE. This position focuses on embedding analytics in decision-making processes and ensuring data quality and ethical use of data.