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VP - Data Architecture & Platforms
Job summary
A leading organization in the UAE seeks a Senior Data Leader to define data strategy and build scalable architecture platforms. This role involves overseeing the development of data platforms for reporting and analytics, guiding a team to deliver actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in data-focused roles, expertise in data engineering and governance, and strong leadership capabilities, with advanced qualifications preferred. Embrace the opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment with significant impact.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 12+ years in data-focused roles with experience in large-scale platform development.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of data-driven culture.
- Publications or notable achievements in data and AI preferred.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement enterprise-wide data strategy and architecture.
- Oversee the development of data platforms supporting reporting and advanced analytics.
- Guide the team in creating data products and solutions.
Skills
Education
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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