Head of Data & Advanced Analytics

Foreground.; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground. is looking for a Head of Data & Advanced Analytics based in Dubai. This pivotal role involves leading data strategy and oversight of analytics platforms to drive insight generation and business decisions.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in data and analytics leadership, with a strong understanding of enterprise data platforms. Familiarity with the UAE market is preferred, making this a key position for driving data-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in data, analytics, or AI leadership roles.
• Strong exposure to enterprise data platforms and analytics use cases.
• Experience in the UAE or regional markets is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data strategy

Analytics platforms

Data engineering

Business intelligence

Stakeholder influence

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.