Data Analytics Director

Giza Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Analytics Director to lead innovative data solutions and strategies. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through emerging technologies and best practices while overseeing the delivery of tailored data solutions. Your expertise will drive project efficiency and adaptability, ensuring successful outcomes through effective team management and collaboration across multiple regions. If you are passionate about data analytics and have a proven track record in leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 18+ years in data analytics with 8 years in leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise across various data tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Consult clients on data strategies and oversee diverse data solutions.
• Manage data teams across countries to ensure high-quality results.

Skills

Data Analytics

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

MBA

Tools

ETL Frameworks

Data Visualization Tools

AI/ML Solutions

Cloud Technologies

Data Warehouses

Big Data Systems

Job description

Data Analytics Director

Job Description

Act as a trusted advisor, consulting clients on data strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices. Oversee the delivery of diverse data solutions tailored to meet the unique and varied needs of our clients. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Build and maintain strategic relationships with top technology vendors to ensure access to leading-edge tools and platforms. Manage and coordinate data teams across multiple countries, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and consistent delivery of high-quality results. Assess and manage team capacity to ensure optimal resource allocation. Identify skill gaps and implement training programs to build team capabilities. Promote continuous learning and professional development while setting performance objectives and coaching team members. Implement agile methodologies to enhance project efficiency and adaptability.

Provide technical guidance across key data practices, including:

1. Data integration, quality, and governance.
2. Building data warehouses and big data solutions.
3. Implementing data visualization and virtualization strategies.
4. Designing and delivering AI/ML solutions.
5. Leveraging cloud technologies for scalable and efficient data solutions, including cloud storage, compute services, and cloud-native analytics tools.

Personal Skills

Excellent command of the English language. Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Technical Skills

1. A minimum of 18+ years of experience in data analytics and delivering diverse data solutions, with at least 8 years in a similar leadership position.
2. MBA is preferred.
3. Strong leadership abilities and experience managing geographically distributed teams.
4. Strong technical expertise in a variety of tools and platforms across data practices, including ETL frameworks, data quality & governance, data warehouses, big data systems, cloud technologies, visualization tools, AI/ML solutions, and programming languages.
5. Strong relationship management skills to coordinate with remote teams, clients, and technology vendors.
6. Proven ability to deliver projects in a highly dynamic and diverse client environment.
7. Familiarity with the Gulf market, particularly in KSA, and an understanding of the governmental sector are advantageous.

Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Role: Information Technology

Years of Experience: Min: 18 Max: 20