Head of Data & Advanced Analytics

Client of Foreground; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Foreground is seeking a Head of Data & Advanced Analytics in the United Arab Emirates. This role will lead the enterprise data strategy and analytics platforms while overseeing data engineering, business intelligence, and advanced analytics teams.

The ideal candidate must have senior experience in data and analytics leadership roles, particularly within the UAE. This position focuses on embedding analytics in decision-making processes and ensuring data quality and ethical use of data.

Qualifications

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

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 leadership

Analytics platforms

Stakeholder influence

Data quality governance

AI applications

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.

Qualifications

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.