Data Scientist - AI Solution Delivery

Data Scientist - AI Solution Delivery (12-Month Contract)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Contract Type: Full-Time (12 months)
Relocation Support: Provided
Industry Focus: Finance | Supply Chain | Operations | Geoscience

About the Role
Are you ready to make a tangible impact with AI?
We are seeking a talented Data Scientist to lead the development and delivery of AI-driven solutions that address high-priority challenges across finance, supply chain, and operations. From cash flow forecasting to inventory optimization and AI-powered procurement, you will play a pivotal role in turning business needs into data-powered results.
This is a hands-on, end-to-end delivery role, ideal for someone who thrives in both the technical weeds and strategic conversations. If you're looking to drive innovation and be part of a digital transformation journey in one of the world's leading energy hubs, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver reproducible, scalable AI solutions across finance, supply chain, and geoscience domains.
2. Translate complex business problems into practical, data-driven solutions.
3. Design, build, validate, and deploy advanced machine learning models.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and IT.
5. Integrate AI solutions into ERP systems (especially SAP).
6. Communicate results and technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
7. Monitor and continuously improve model performance post-deployment.

Must-Have Requirements

1. 3+ years of experience delivering AI/ML solutions in finance, supply chain, or geoscience.
2. Proven track record of end-to-end AI solution delivery - from problem framing to deployment.
3. Strong technical proficiency in:
1. Machine Learning: Supervised, Unsupervised, Time Series, NLP
2. Data Engineering Pipelines
3. Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, or GCP
4. MLOps Tools: MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes
5. Deep understanding of ERP systems, ideally SAP.
4. Skilled at communicating insights and influencing stakeholders.
5. Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
6. Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi for the contract duration.

Bonus Points For

1. Hands-on experience with AI in Geoscience, Finance, or Procurement.
2. Exceptional presentation, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.

What's in It for You

1. Be part of mission-critical AI initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
2. Gain international experience in a fast-evolving energy and infrastructure environment.
3. Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams at the forefront of digital transformation.
4. Receive a competitive compensation package and full relocation support.