Data & Analytics Strategy Manager, Data Science and Business Intelligence

Dentsu; Dubai; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marketing and advertising is seeking a Data Analytics and Strategy Manager in Dubai. This role involves leading data strategy initiatives, managing a team, and developing data-driven solutions to enhance business performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with various data tools, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to drive insights and performance.

Benefits

Competitive package and annual bonus

Flexible hybrid work

Private healthcare

Access to Dentsu University

Diverse and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics and strategy management.
• Proficient in analytics tools and programming languages.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data strategy and analytics initiatives.
• Develop data-driven strategies for business growth.
• Manage a team of data analysts and data scientists.

Skills

AI & Machine Learning

Marketing & Customer Analytics

Causal Inference & Statistical Modeling

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Program & Project Management

Tools

Python

R

SQL

PySpark

Scala

TensorFlow

Keras

XGBoost

AWS

GCP

Azure

Tableau

SAS

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Analytics and Strategy Manager Carat

Work Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Level: Manager

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

About Dentsu International:

Dentsu is one of the largest marketing and advertising groups, providing a full suite of creative, data, technology, and media services to clients across 145 countries.

We empower leading brands to create better customer experiences through digital and creative transformation. Our expertise spans creative excellence, customer engagement, media, enterprise marketing technology, and more, serving a diverse portfolio of Fortune 100 companies and iconic brands worldwide.

Learn more about us here: [Insert link if available]

Role:

The Data and Analytics Strategy Manager leads the agency's data strategy and analytics initiatives. The core responsibility is to develop and implement data-driven strategies to foster business growth and enhance decision-making processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build strong relationships and collaborate with operational, product, business performance, data science, and data visualization leads.
2. Analyze and correlate data from various sources (research, sales, media metrics, etc.).
3. Produce insights and develop viewpoints based on data outputs.
4. Work with business leads to create data and analytics solutions (e.g., Google Analytics, Data Visualization).
5. Report to the Performance Director to drive performance and business intelligence for clients.
6. Develop and execute the overall data and analytics strategy aligned with company goals.
7. Establish and enforce data governance policies ensuring data quality, consistency, and security.
8. Lead a team of data analysts and data scientists to deliver actionable insights.
9. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
10. Design measurement frameworks based on goals and KPIs to evaluate data initiatives.
11. Evaluate and adopt the latest data technologies and tools.
12. Coordinate dashboard and report development with the data science team and other leaders.
13. Stay updated on industry trends to improve data strategies and processes, collaborating with partners like Google, Meta, Tableau, Salesforce, etc.

Key Competencies:

• AI & Machine Learning: Design and deploy advanced analytics and ML models (e.g., fraud detection, recommender systems).
• Marketing & Customer Analytics: Campaign measurement, segmentation, churn prediction, customer LTV, media mix modeling, ROI optimization.
• Causal Inference & Statistical Modeling: Impact analysis and marketing event evaluation.

Leadership & Strategy:

• Team Leadership: Manage data scientists, data engineers, and BI analysts.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with CXOs and business leaders.
• Program & Project Management: Lead end-to-end data science projects across industries and regions.

Tech Stack & Tools:

• Languages: Python, R, SQL, PySpark, Scala.
• ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, Keras, XGBoost, SVM, GBM.
• Platforms & Tools: AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, SAS.

Industries Served:

Retail, Finance, CPG, Automotive, Technology (highly preferred).

What We Offer:

Financial Compensation:

• Competitive package, annual bonus, and return tickets to home country.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Flexible hybrid work, private healthcare, wellness days.

Company Culture & Perks:

• Diverse, collaborative environment, team socials, casual dress code.

Professional Development:

• Access to Dentsu University, internal mobility, regional exposure.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Dentsu is committed to equity and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Application Process:

Please apply online. If your profile matches, our recruiters will contact you. If not, your profile will be stored for future opportunities.

Location: Dubai

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Required Experience: Manager