Data Science Manager (f/m/d)

DB Engineering & Consulting; Doha; On-site; QAR 320,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive employment conditions

Intercultural teams

International career opportunities

Mobilization & relocation support

Professional onboarding and developm

Work safety

Job summary

DB Engineering & Consulting in Doha, Qatar invites applications for a Data Science Manager to lead the Transport Data Management System and related data platforms. The role requires directing data collection, validation, governance, and analytics frameworks to support MOT decision-making across multiple sources.

We seek a senior professional with a decade of experience in data analytics and governance, strong leadership, and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data-related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in analytics, data management, BI, or transport data systems.
• Proven leadership on large-scale data projects.
• Strong data governance, quality management, metadata standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead TDMS development and data platforms.
• Oversee data collection, integration, and governance across sources.
• Develop analytics frameworks, KPI dashboards, and monitoring.
• Design data models, BI tools, and reporting solutions for transport.
• Coordinate with GIS, modelling, and planning teams for integration.
• Establish data standards and metadata practices.
• Support transport strategy with advanced analytics and forecasting.
• Engage MOT stakeholders and external agencies for data sharing.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

KPI dashboards

BI platforms

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/CS/Statistics/Engineering/Transportation Planning

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL

ETL tools

Reporting tools

Job description

For Qatar we are seeking Data Science Manager

Deutsche Bahn's expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge - starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Transport Data Management System (TDMS) and associated data platforms.
• Manage transport data collection, integration, validation, governance, and quality assurance across multiple data sources.
• Develop data analytics frameworks, performance monitoring systems, and KPI dashboards to support MOT decision‑making.
• Oversee the design and deployment of data models, business intelligence tools, and reporting solutions for transport planning and operations.
• Coordinate with GIS, transport modelling, traffic engineering, and strategic planning teams to ensure seamless data integration and utilization.
• Establish data standards, metadata management practices, and data governance procedures to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Support transport strategy development through advanced analytics, forecasting, trend analysis, and evidence‑based insights.
• Engage with MOT stakeholders and external agencies to facilitate data sharing, reporting, and continuous improvement of transport data capabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in data analytics, data management, business intelligence, or transport data systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale data management, analytics, or digital transformation projects.
• Strong expertise in data governance, data quality management, metadata standards, and information management frameworks.
• Proven experience developing KPI frameworks, dashboards, performance monitoring systems, and decision‑support tools.
• Proficiency in data analytics, statistical analysis, database management, and business intelligence platforms.
• Experience working with transport, mobility, infrastructure, or government‑sector data environments; GCC experience is desirable.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams and complex data initiatives.

Attractive employment conditions , Intercultural teams , International career opportunities , Mobilization & relocation support , Professional onboarding and development , Work safety

Please note that your application will be saved and used in electronic form as a part of the application process for this position.

Thank you for considering DB Engineering & Consulting as a prospective employer!