Director of Data Science & Advanced Analytics Consulting

About the Role:

Organizations increasingly rely on data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions, optimize operations, and identify new growth opportunities. IRI Experts Data Analytics & Consulting Ltd. provides advanced data analytics services, business intelligence solutions, and strategic consulting that help organizations transform complex data into actionable insights.

We are seeking a Director of Data Science & Advanced Analytics Consulting to lead large-scale analytics initiatives and oversee data science consulting engagements. In this leadership role, you will guide data strategy, manage analytics teams, and deliver innovative solutions that support business transformation through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

Working closely with senior consultants, data scientists, and executive stakeholders, you will help organizations unlock the full value of their data and implement scalable analytics platforms.

Why Join Us?

Data Innovation Leadership: Lead advanced analytics consulting initiatives for organizations across multiple industries.

High-Impact Consulting Projects: Work on strategic data transformation programs and enterprise analytics platforms.

Cutting-Edge Technologies: Collaborate on projects involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics.

Expert Analytical Teams: Work with experienced data scientists, analysts, and technology specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Strategy & Analytics Leadership:

• Develop enterprise data strategy and analytics frameworks that support business transformation initiatives
• Lead consulting engagements focused on advanced analytics, business intelligence, and predictive modeling

Data Science & Machine Learning:

• Oversee development of machine learning models, predictive analytics solutions, and AI-driven insights platforms
• Guide data science teams in building scalable analytics solutions using modern data technologies

Business Intelligence & Data Platforms:

• Manage development of data warehouses, analytics dashboards, and enterprise reporting systems
• Ensure analytics platforms provide reliable and actionable insights for decision-makers

Consulting & Client Engagement:

• Work directly with executive stakeholders to identify opportunities for data-driven business improvement
• Lead consulting teams delivering analytics solutions across industries including finance, retail, logistics, and technology

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams including data scientists, analytics consultants, data engineers, and BI specialists
• Promote collaboration, analytical excellence, and continuous learning within analytics teams

What We Are Looking For:

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics consulting, or enterprise data platform leadership
• Proven experience managing data analytics teams and large-scale analytics projects

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in data science frameworks, machine learning platforms, and advanced analytics technologies
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, business intelligence platforms, and data engineering pipelines

Core Competencies:

• Strategic data leadership and analytical problem-solving
• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field preferred
• Master’s degree in analytics, artificial intelligence, or data science is highly valued

Applicants who meet most of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Pay: AED40,000.00 - AED62,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person