Global AI & Data Strategy Leader

Datamatics Technologies LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics Technologies LLC in Dubai seeks a Sr Director – AI Data Leader to drive the organization’s data and AI strategy with a player–coach approach. You will mentor teams, align AI initiatives with business goals, and own enterprise-scale AI programs across MENA, UK & Europe.

You will lead AI/ML lifecycle, scale DataOps and data platforms, and partner with product to embed AI into solutions while ensuring governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Data & AI, including P&L ownership and GTM delivery.
• End-to-end Data transformations and enterprise-scale platforms across regions.
• Hands-on expertise in Azure Data Services, Databricks, Informatica, Snowflake and GCP.
• Deep knowledge of data engineering, cloud architecture and AI/ML lifecycles.
• Experience in consultative selling, RFP responses and multi-service deals.
• Education: Bachelor's degree and MBA.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Data & AI strategy, including data infrastructure and partnerships.
• Own P&L for Data & AI across MENA, UK & Europe and set growth paths.
• Scale regional delivery centers serving MENA, UK & Europe.
• Lead AI/ML lifecycle from research to deployment and monitoring.
• Build unified DataOps, BI/DW and AI teams using agile practices.
• Collaborate with Product/Engineering to embed AI into roadmaps.
• Drive RFP responses, sales toolkits and multi‑service deals.
• Mentor senior managers and AI leaders, fostering inclusive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Data strategy

P&L ownership

Go-To-Market

Delivery excellence

Data engineering

Cloud architecture

Azure

Databricks

Informatica

Snowflake

GCP

AI/ML lifecycle

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Azure Data Services

Databricks

Informatica

Snowflake

GCP

Job description

Datamatics Technologies LLC in Dubai seeks a Sr Director – AI Data Leader to drive the organization’s data and AI strategy with a player–coach approach. You will mentor teams, align AI initiatives with business goals, and own enterprise-scale AI programs across MENA, UK & Europe.

You will lead AI/ML lifecycle, scale DataOps and data platforms, and partner with product to embed AI into solutions while ensuring governance and compliance.