Data Science Manager – AI Economics

Jobtailor; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior data leader in Dubai to drive data-driven projects across public policy and economic domains. You will design, automate, and optimize data pipelines and analytical workflows, applying AI and geospatial techniques to satellite imagery, trade, and macroeconomic data.

You will develop and maintain interactive dashboards, ranking systems, and predictive models, translating complex results into clear policy recommendations and delivering end-to-end data workflows.

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.
• Nice-to-haves: Geospatial data (GIS, satellite imagery, GeoPandas, QGIS).
• Nice-to-haves: Economic or policy-related datasets.
• Nice-to-haves: Consulting or public sector projects.
• Nice-to-haves: Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Nice-to-haves: TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Nice-to-haves: Master’s degree in Data Science, Economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven projects across public policy and economic domains.
• Design, automate, and optimize data pipelines and analytical workflows.
• Apply AI, machine learning, and geospatial techniques to 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.
• Manage end-to‑end data workflows from ideation to delivery.
• Collaborate with data scientists, economists, and policy experts to build impactful tools.

Skills

Data Project Leadership

Python Programming

SQL Proficiency

APIs

Machine Learning Experience

Data Visualization

Geospatial Data Analysis

Cloud Platforms

ETL Processes

Data Pipeline Development

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Data Science

Master's Degree in Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

AWS

GCP

Azure

GeoPandas

QGIS

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

• Lead data-driven projects across public policy and economic domains
• Design, automate, and optimize data pipelines and analytical workflows
• Apply AI, machine learning, and geospatial techniques to 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
• Manage end-to‑end data workflows from ideation to delivery
• Collaborate with data scientists, economists, and policy experts to build impactful tools

Requirements

• 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
• Nice-to-haves: Experience with geospatial data (e.g., GIS, satellite imagery, GeoPandas, QGIS)
• Nice-to-haves: Experience with economic or policy-related datasets
• Nice-to-haves: Experience working in consulting or public sector projects
• Nice-to-haves: Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Nice-to-haves: Familiarity with TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Nice-to-haves: Master’s degree in Data Science, Economics, or related field

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading data-driven projects, applying machine learning and geospatial techniques, and developing data pipelines and analytical workflows. Proficient in translating complex technical results into actionable policy recommendations while mentoring junior team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Project Leadership
• Python Programming
• SQL Proficiency
• Machine Learning Experience
• Data Visualization

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Pipeline Development
• Predictive Modeling
• ETL Processes
• APIs
• Geospatial Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science
• Master's Degree in Data Science

Industry Keywords

• Public Policy
• Economic Data
• Consulting
• Satellite Imagery
• GIS

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Tableau
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure