Head of Data & Advanced Analytics

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground LLC is seeking a Head of Data & Advanced Analytics to drive the enterprise's data strategy and oversee analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will lead data engineering teams and work closely with leadership to embed analytics into decision-making processes.

The role requires extensive experience in data analytics or AI, especially in the UAE market. Strong stakeholder influence and technical expertise are essential for success in this transformative role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data analytics or AI leadership roles.
• Strong exposure to enterprise data platforms and analytics use cases.
• Technical depth combined with business translation capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data strategy and analytics platforms.
• Oversee data engineering, BI, and advanced analytics teams.
• Embed analytics into business processes and decision-making.

Skills

Data analytics expertise

AI leadership

Stakeholder influence

Business translation capability

Job description

Our client is a data-driven organisation leveraging analytics and AI to enhance decision-making across commercial and operational functions. The business is scaling its data capabilities across the enterprise.

The Role

The Head of Data & Advanced Analytics will lead enterprise data strategy analytics platforms and insight generation. This role will oversee data engineering BI and advanced analytics teams. A key focus will be embedding analytics into business processes and decision-making. The role will work closely with digital operations and commercial leadership. Governance data quality and ethical use of data will be central to the mandate.

Candidate Profile

Candidates must have senior experience in data analytics or AI leadership roles. Strong exposure to enterprise data platforms and analytics use cases is essential. Experience in the UAE or regional markets is highly preferred. The ideal profile combines technical depth with business translation capability. Leadership and stakeholder influence are critical.