VP - Data Architecture & Platforms

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UAE is seeking a senior leader to define and implement data strategy and build scalable data architecture platforms. This role involves guiding the development of analytics solutions, establishing governance frameworks for data quality, and overseeing a high-performing data team. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience in data-focused roles, expertise in analytics, and a degree in a related field. This position offers the chance to lead a strategic data function with significant impact across multiple industries.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a strategic data function

Dynamic environment with transformation impact

Qualifications

• 12+ years in data-focused roles with experience in large-scale platform development and leadership across engineering and analytics teams.
• Expertise in data engineering, architecture, and governance at enterprise level.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of data-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise-wide data strategy and architecture with scalability and security.
• Oversee the development of data platforms supporting reporting, advanced analytics, and machine learning.
• Guide the team in creating data products and solutions for actionable insights.

Skills

Data

Architecture

Engineering

Platforms

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Advanced qualifications preferred (Masters, PhD, MBA)

Job description

This senior leadership role defines the data strategy and builds scalable data architecture platforms from the ground up, providing AI/ML-driven analytics for multiple businesses for informed decision-making.

Client Details

A leading organisation in the UAE that utilises AI and analytics to deliver growth solutions for businesses, providing better decision making across the global business landscape.

Description

• Define and implement enterprise-wide data strategy and architecture with scalability and security implementations.
• Oversee the development of data platforms supporting reporting, advanced analytics, and machine learning.
• Guide the team with the creation of data products and solutions to deliver actionable insights for users.
• Establish governance frameworks for data quality, compliance, and security.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across technology and business units to embed data into strategic performance improvements.
• Build and mentor a high-performing data team aligned to business needs.
• Oversee budget planning for the data division, ensuring strategic investment in technology and personnel.

Profile

• 12+ years in data-focused roles with experience in large-scale platform development and leadership across engineering and analytics teams.
• Expertise in data engineering, architecture, and governance at enterprise level.
• Strong understanding of analytics, AI/ML concepts, and modern data technologies.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of data-driven culture.
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; advanced qualifications preferred (Masters, PhD, MBA).
• Publications or notable achievements in data and AI, plus experience in finance or healthcare analytics are an advantage.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategic data function within a respected data solutions group.
• Work in a dynamic environment with significant transformation impact across multiple industries.

Skills

• Data, Architecture, Engineering, Platforms