Chief Data Officer /Business Intelligence Director

Association de Sensibilisation des Jeunes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Association de Sensibilisation des Jeunes in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Chief Data Officer / BI Director to lead data strategy, governance, and analytics to drive growth and operational excellence.

You will build and oversee analytics capabilities, dashboards, and reporting tools; ensure data security and quality; mentor data teams; and partner with senior leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in data-related field.
• Extensive experience in data management, BI, analytics, or senior data leadership.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, data visualization tools, and BI platforms (Power BI/Tableau).
• Experience in data governance, database management, reporting systems, and analytics strategy.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex data insights into practical business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's overall data strategy, analytics framework, and BI roadmap.
• Lead data management, governance, and data quality initiatives for accuracy and security.
• Oversee dashboards, reporting systems, and analytical tools to support decisions.
• Analyze performance, trends, and operations to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with senior management to turn business needs into data-driven strategies.
• Manage and mentor data analysts, BI specialists, and data engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and governance standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI solutions, and analytics platforms to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Stakeholder management

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Business analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science / related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Data Officer / Business Intelligence Director to lead the company's data management, analytics, and business intelligence strategies. The successful candidate will oversee data governance, develop analytical solutions, and transform business data into valuable insights to support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's overall data strategy, analytics framework, and business intelligence roadmap.
• Lead data management, data governance, and data quality initiatives to ensure accuracy, security, and reliability.
• Oversee the development of dashboards, reporting systems, and analytical tools to support business decision-making.
• Analyze business performance, market trends, and operational data to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.
• Collaborate with senior management and department leaders to translate business needs into data-driven strategies.
• Manage and mentor data analysts, business intelligence specialists, and data engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, information security policies, and internal governance standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI solutions, and analytics platforms to improve data capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in data management, business intelligence, data analytics, or a senior data leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, data visualization tools, and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience in data governance, database management, reporting systems, and analytical strategy.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex data insights into practical business recommendations.