data strategy manager

GlobalData PLC

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Title: Data Product Manager</b></h2>
<p><b>Location:</b> Bengaluru, India (Onsite)<br>
<b>Employment Type:</b> Full-Time<br>
<b>Reports To:</b> Director &ndash; Tech and Product</p>
<p><b>Who we are&hellip;</b></p>
<p>GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world&rsquo;s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.</p>
<p>We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.</p>
<p><b>Why join GlobalData?</b></p>
<p>GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world&rsquo;s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.</p>
<p>Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it&rsquo;s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.</p>
<p><b>About the Role:</b></p>
<p>As a <b>Product Manager &ndash; Data Strategy</b>, you will be part of the tech leadership team, driving the data strategy and data discovery function, which forms the foundation for trends analysis at AI Palette. You will play a crucial role in ensuring data completeness, quality, and agility while contributing to the overall growth and scalability of the AI Palette platform.<br>
</p><p><b>What you&rsquo;ll be doing&hellip;</b></p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Product Management:</b></p>
<ul><li>Lead initiatives to enhance data completeness and improve actionable insights on the AI SaaS platform.</li>
<li>Co-design and launch new growth modules in CPG and beyond verticals that contribute to revenue expansion.</li>
<li>Work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and business teams to translate data capabilities into tangible product enhancements.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Data Strategy &amp; Discovery:</b></h3>
<ul><li>Establish and scale strategic data partnerships to improve agility in data collection and reduce dependency risks.</li>
<li>Design and implement a Data Quality Management Program to enhance data discovery and trends identification.</li>
<li>Develop frameworks for identifying and integrating new data sources to strengthen AI Palette&rsquo;s trend prediction models.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Leadership &amp; Collaboration:</b></h3>
<ul><li>Act as a thought leader in data strategy, shaping AI Palette&rsquo;s approach to data-driven insights.</li>
<li>Work closely with engineering and data teams to refine data ingestion, storage, and processing pipelines.</li>
<li>Partner with customer success and marketing teams to ensure data-driven insights are effectively translated into user-centric product features.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What we&rsquo;re looking for&hellip;</b></p>
<ul><li><b>Experience</b>:
<ul><li>5+ Years f experience in Product Management, Data Strategy, or a related role in AI or SaaS</li>
<li>AI Prduct experience will be highly preferred.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Technical Skills</b>:
<ul><li>Experience with data visualizatin tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar) is a plus</li>
<li>Strng understanding of data pipelines, APIs, and data aggregation methodologies.</li>
<li>Experience in building and managing data partnerships t enhance data quality and completeness.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Soft Skills</b>:
<ul><li>Ability t work with cross-functional teams, bridging the gap between data science, engineering, and business functions.</li>
<li>Prficiency in data-driven decision-making, with a track record of improving data quality and insights generation.</li>
<li>Excellent cmmunication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive initiatives at both strategic and execution levels.</li>
</ul></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications:</b></h3>
 <ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related fields</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit careers.globaldata.com</p>
<p><i>GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.</i></p></div>

Data Product Manager

Shamal Holding

<p>As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we re in search of a <strong>Senior Manager   Data and Analytics</strong>. In this role you will lead the strategic development and management of data-driven initiatives, driving informed decision making and operational efficiency, working with agile squads to collect, analyse, and utilise data to align with business goals, foster innovation, and gain competitive insights.</p>

<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Create and implement a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with organizational objectives to drive innovation, informed decision-making, and competitive advantage.</li>
 <li>Establish data governance frameworks and policies to ensure data accuracy, integrity, security, and compliance across the organization's data ecosystem.</li>
 <li>Lead the development of business analytics solutions, including predictive modeling, data visualization, and reporting tools, to provide actionable insights for key stakeholders.</li>
 <li>Collaborate with departments across the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to optimize processes, people, enhance customer experiences, and identify growth areas.</li>
 <li>Evaluate and implement cutting-edge data technologies and tools that enable efficient data collection, processing, storage, and analysis to support the organization's strategic goals.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong> IT Management and Governance:</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Helps establish governance structure where decision-making is weighted toward empowered teams.</li>
 <li>Lead and manage the Data Analytics squads and outcomes.</li>
 <li>Prepare and monitor IT capital and operational budgets for assigned portfolio.</li>
 <li>Execute through alignment to the new digital operating model and working with cross functional squads orchestrating continuous value delivery through release planning increments.</li>
 <li>Balance between and keeping pace with technology developments, business strategy, competitive landscape, evolving stakeholder needs, and initiative goals/deadlines.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>IT Operations: </strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Direct the planning, deployment and management of the data analytics initiatives and services.</li>
 <li>Oversee the demand management exercise to collect Digital requirements and ensure they address them in alignment with the overall IT and Data Analytics strategy.</li>
 <li>Ensure the design and implementation of applications and systems align with Shamal Holding IT &amp; Data Analytics strategy and roadmap.</li>
 <li>Ensure the provision of L1, L2, and L3 support for all Data Analytics applications and it s infrastructure.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Data Architecture:</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Leads development of data architecture, guide technology directions, and set appropriate strategies, policies, standards and practices to govern the Data landscape of the organization.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>IT Security: </strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Supports the setup, maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of the security of systems related to analytics.</li>
 <li>Implement information security standards for the assigned portfolio, policies and procedures across Shamal Holding based on leading industry guidelines and regulatory requirements (e.g. DESC, TDRA, NESA, GDPR).</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Data Management:</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>In collaboration with the Data management and protection team of Shamal, ensure Shamal Holding complies with relevant data management regulations and best practices, and lead the development of a centralized customer data management platform for Shamal Holding.</li>
 <li>Ensure Shamal Holding data arising out of platforms, is appropriately managed, maintained, and monitored, and procedures are established to continuously improve data quality and utilization. In addition to developing necessary controls to ensure the data collected is accurate, valid, granular, complete, and consistent.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong> People Management Responsibilities:</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Set clear expectations to the team, inspire, and motivate direct reportees, and lead by example. Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members to help them achieve their performance goals.</li>
 <li>In collaboration with the People function, identify and address skill gaps, and provide opportunities for learning and development for the Data Analytics employees.</li>
 <li>Direct the employee performance management processes within Data and Analytics in alignment with the People policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement for the employee s performance.</li>
 <li>Direct the performance evaluation process and validate its results within Data and Analytics in alignment with the People policies &amp; procedures to ensure appropriate and fair evaluation for the employees concerned.</li>
</ul>

Senior Manager - Data & Analytics

Emirates Shipping Line FZE

<p>ESL Group seeks an experienced professional to join our organization as the Manager Operations, Data Analytics. This key role will drive strategy, oversight, and management of our data and analytics initiatives. This is a pivotal role in driving a company-wide transformation, partnering with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in the carrier or shipping line industry, with a deep understanding of their unique data and analytics needs.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> <strong>Responsibilities:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with the overall business objectives to drive data literacy and data-driven decision-making across the organization.</li>
<li> Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that align with the business goals and support data-driven decision-making.</li>
<li> Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security throughout the organization by implementing robust data governance and management practices.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to leverage advanced analytics techniques, such as predictive modelling and AI, to derive insights, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service offerings.</li>
<li>Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in data and analytics and apply them to drive innovation and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to understand their requirements, provide analytics solutions, and communicate insights effectively.</li>
<li>Track and report on key performance metrics related to data and analytics initiatives and present findings, trends, and recommendations to the executive team.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p> <strong>Requirements:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Tools Smart forecasting   partners  and ESL s volumes using algorithms based on historical volumes and  on the books  data.</li>
<li>Deploying AI/optimization   Researching, sourcing and implementing new tools that enhance visibility and decision making, prepare data landscape to take ESL s offerings online</li>
<li>Source all options of external data including known sources on volumes (Eg: CTS, RITAS) and price (Xeneta, CCFI,SCFI). Similarly, also look for ways to build a lead indicator of demand and supply using data from eSea, commodity prices, supply data and others like PMI.</li>
<li>Setup data connections and key metrics like booking uptake as well as assist with automation of tasks and reporting</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor s degree in a relevant field, such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline. A master s degree or higher is preferred a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in data and analytics.</li>
<li>A background in the carrier or maritime industry, with an understanding of its challenges is preferred but not mandatory.</li>
<li><br></li></ul>

Manager, Operations (Data Analytics)

<div>
 Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai&rsquo;s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we&rsquo;re in search of a
 <strong>
  Senior Manager - Data and Analytics
 </strong>
 . In this role you will lead the strategic development and management of data-driven initiatives, driving informed decision making and operational efficiency, working with agile squads to collect, analyse, and utilise data to align with business goals, foster innovation, and gain competitive insights.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Strategic Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Create and implement a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with organizational objectives to drive innovation, informed decision-making, and competitive advantage.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish data governance frameworks and policies to ensure data accuracy, integrity, security, and compliance across the organization's data ecosystem.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead the development of business analytics solutions, including predictive modeling, data visualization, and reporting tools, to provide actionable insights for key stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with departments across the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to optimize processes, people, enhance customer experiences, and identify growth areas.
  </li>
  <li>
   Evaluate and implement cutting-edge data technologies and tools that enable efficient data collection, processing, storage, and analysis to support the organization's strategic goals.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  IT Management and Governance
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Helps establish governance structure where decision-making is weighted toward empowered teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead and manage the Data Analytics squads and outcomes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare and monitor IT capital and operational budgets for assigned portfolio.
  </li>
  <li>
   Execute through alignment to the new digital operating model and working with cross&hyphen;functional squads orchestrating continuous value delivery through release planning increments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Balance between and keeping pace with technology developments, business strategy, competitive landscape, evolving stakeholder needs, and initiative goals/deadlines.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  IT Operations
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Direct the planning, deployment and management of the data analytics initiatives and services.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee the demand management exercise to collect Digital requirements and ensure they address them in alignment with the overall IT and Data Analytics strategy.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure the design and implementation of applications and systems align with Shamal Holding IT &amp; Data Analytics strategy and roadmap.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure the provision of L1, L2, and L3 support for all Data Analytics applications and it&rsquo;s infrastructure.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Data Architecture
  <br/>
  <br/>
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  <li>
   Leads development of data architecture, guide technology directions, and set appropriate strategies, policies, standards and practices to govern the Data landscape of the organization.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  IT Security
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Supports the setup, maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of the security of systems related to analytics.
  </li>
  <li>
   Implement information security standards for the assigned portfolio, policies and procedures across Shamal Holding based on leading industry guidelines and regulatory requirements (e.g. DESC, TDRA, NESA, GDPR).
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Data Management
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   In collaboration with the Data management and protection team of Shamal, ensure Shamal Holding complies with relevant data management regulations and best practices, and lead the development of a centralized customer data management platform for Shamal Holding.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure Shamal Holding data arising out of platforms, is appropriately managed, maintained, and monitored, and procedures are established to continuously improve data quality and utilization. In addition to developing necessary controls to ensure the data collected is accurate, valid, granular, complete, and consistent.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  People Management Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Set clear expectations to the team, inspire, and motivate direct reportees, and lead by example. Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members to help them achieve their performance goals.
  </li>
  <li>
   In collaboration with the People function, identify and address skill gaps, and provide opportunities for learning and development for the Data Analytics employees.
  </li>
  <li>
   Direct the employee performance management processes within Data and Analytics in alignment with the People policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement for the employee&rsquo;s performance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Direct the performance evaluation process and validate its results within Data and Analytics in alignment with the People policies &amp; procedures to ensure appropriate and fair evaluation for the employees concerned.
  </li>
  <li>
   Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, or a related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   MBA or related advanced business degrees, are preferable
  </li>
  <li>
   A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience as a Data Analytics Lead or equivalent position in a global environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience to set and communicate a clear vision, aligning data initiatives with business goals.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficiency in developing comprehensive data strategies to drive decision-making and innovation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with data technologies, tools, and platforms for efficient data collection, storage, and analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Skill in working with diverse teams and departments to leverage data for organizational improvement.
  </li>
  <li>
   Effective communication of complex insights to non-technical stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in building and leading high-performing data teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Understanding of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and business drivers.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to identify challenges and design data-driven solutions to address them.
  </li>
  <li>
   Extensive experience in scrum/project management/delivery management or an associated area.
  </li>
  <li>
   An entrepreneurial mindset; able and interested to pursue new business channels and models.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page
 </strong>
 https//www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Note
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
</div>


Shamal LLC

<div>Overview:
<p>
Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai&rsquo;s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate.</p><p><br>
As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we&rsquo;re in search of a <b>Senior Manager &ndash; Data and Analytics</b>. In this role you will lead the strategic development and management of data-driven initiatives, driving informed decision making and operational efficiency, working with agile squads to collect, analyse, and utilise data to align with business goals, foster innovation, and gain competitive insights.</p>
Responsibilities:
<p><b>
Strategic Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Create and implement a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with organizational objectives to drive innovation, informed decision-making, and competitive advantage.</li><li>
Establish data governance frameworks and policies to ensure data accuracy, integrity, security, and compliance across the organization's data ecosystem.</li><li>
Lead the development of business analytics solutions, including predictive modeling, data visualization, and reporting tools, to provide actionable insights for key stakeholders.</li><li>
Collaborate with departments across the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to optimize processes, people, enhance customer experiences, and identify growth areas.</li><li>
Evaluate and implement cutting-edge data technologies and tools that enable efficient data collection, processing, storage, and analysis to support the organization's strategic goals.</li></ul><p><b>
 </b><b>IT Management and Governance:</b></p><ul><li>
Helps establish governance structure where decision-making is weighted toward empowered teams.</li><li>
Lead and manage the Data Analytics squads and outcomes.
</li><li>Prepare and monitor IT capital and operational budgets for assigned portfolio.
</li><li>Execute through alignment to the new digital operating model and working with cross&#8208;functional squads orchestrating continuous value delivery through release planning increments.</li><li>
Balance between and keeping pace with technology developments, business strategy, competitive landscape, evolving stakeholder needs, and initiative goals/deadlines.</li></ul><p><b>
IT Operations:
</b></p><ul><li>Direct the planning, deployment and management of the data analytics initiatives and services.
</li><li>Oversee the demand management exercise to collect Digital requirements and ensure they address them in alignment with the overall IT and Data Analytics strategy.</li><li>
Ensure the design and implementation of applications and systems align with Shamal Holding IT &amp; Data Analytics strategy and roadmap.</li><li>
Ensure the provision of L1, L2, and L3 support for all Data Analytics applications and it&rsquo;s infrastructure.</li></ul><p><b>
Data Architecture:</b></p><ul><li>
Leads development of data architecture, guide technology directions, and set appropriate strategies, policies, standards and practices to govern the Data landscape of the organization.</li></ul><p><b>
IT Security:
</b></p><ul><li>Supports the setup, maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of the security of systems related to analytics.</li><li>
Implement information security standards for the assigned portfolio, policies and procedures across Shamal Holding based on leading industry guidelines and regulatory requirements (e.g. DESC, TDRA, NESA, GDPR).</li></ul><p><b>
Data Management:</b></p><ul><li>
In collaboration with the Data management and protection team of Shamal, ensure Shamal Holding complies with relevant data management regulations and best practices, and lead the development of a centralized customer data management platform for Shamal Holding.</li><li>
Ensure Shamal Holding data arising out of platforms, is appropriately managed, maintained, and monitored, and procedures are established to continuously improve data quality and utilization. In addition to developing necessary controls to ensure the data collected is accurate, valid, granular, complete, and consistent.</li></ul><p><b>
 </b><b>People Management Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Set clear expectations to the team, inspire, and motivate direct reportees, and lead by example. Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members to help them achieve their performance goals.</li><li>
In collaboration with the People function, identify and address skill gaps, and provide opportunities for learning and development for the Data Analytics employees.</li><li>
Direct the employee performance management processes within Data and Analytics in alignment with the People policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement for the employee&rsquo;s performance.</li><li>
Direct the performance evaluation process and validate its results within Data and Analytics in alignment with the People policies &amp; procedures to ensure appropriate and fair evaluation for the employees concerned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, or a related field.</li><li>
MBA or related advanced business degrees, are preferable</li><li>
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.</li><li>
Experience as a Data Analytics Lead or equivalent position in a global environment.</li><li>
Experience to set and communicate a clear vision, aligning data initiatives with business goals.</li><li>
Proficiency in developing comprehensive data strategies to drive decision-making and innovation.</li><li>
Familiarity with data technologies, tools, and platforms for efficient data collection, storage, and analysis.</li><li>
Skill in working with diverse teams and departments to leverage data for organizational improvement.</li><li>
Effective communication of complex insights to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Experience in building and leading high-performing data teams.</li><li>
Understanding of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and business drivers.</li><li>
Ability to identify challenges and design data-driven solutions to address them.</li><li>
Extensive experience in scrum/project management/delivery management or an associated area.</li><li>
An entrepreneurial mindset; able and interested to pursue new business channels and models.</li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page: </b>https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Note:
</b></p><div>Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</div></div>

Deloitte

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Job requisition ID :: 89836
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Date: Oct 24, 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Location: Delhi CEC
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Designation: Associate Director
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Entity: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Lead strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.</li><li>
Oversee data engineering projects, ensuring scalable and efficient data pipelines.</li><li>
Architect and manage cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for analytics and infrastructure.</li><li>
Collaborate with stakeholders to align data strategy with organizational goals.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and cloud best practices.</li><li>
Mentor technical teams and foster innovation in cloud-native and data-driven solutions.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Technology and Transformation - EAD - Engineering - Associate Director -Data Lead

Ministry of Education Dubai

<b>Job Description</b><br>Since the establishment of the union of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, education has received the utmost attention of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah have mercy on him, and his founding brothers. They believed that education was the cornerstone of building an enabled community that could keep pace with the advancements. Over the past decades, the wise leadership of the country was keen on building an educational system that matched its counterparts in the advanced nations. It harnessed for this purpose all the required capabilities, to achieve the country's agenda and national vision in this regard. Sincere efforts have also been made to develop education and adopt the best systems that achieve high-quality education outputs, to achieve the future visions and aspirations of the wise leadership.<br>Since investing in human capital is the main objective, the UAE has been keen on establishing the Ministry of Education and creating the appropriate environment to build pioneering Emirati schools, in terms of standards, form, and content they provide. It also made sure that such schools provided high-quality educational environment and owned the most technically advanced tools to be able to graduate generations that could pursue their university education confidently in higher education institutions to fulfil the requirements of labour market.<br>The MOE has also provided a smart learning system and high-quality digital platforms, side by side with the continuous development of school curriculums, according to national learning standards, assessment policy that is based on assessing for learning, and highest quality standards that match the best international practices. Various learning tracks, moreover, have been provided to support the capabilities and skills of students and achieve the country's strategy of encouraging the culture of creativity and innovation through providing the students with the skills of the 21st century and motivating them to have new ideas that relate to the reality they live in and foresee the future. This will eventually help in finding radical, sustainable solutions to the major issues, improving competitiveness, and supporting smart government in its attempts to keep pace with global advancements, advance education, and push it to broad horizons of excellence, leadership, and competitiveness.<br><b>Main Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</b><br>Strategic Data Leadership<br>• Lead the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide data management strategy aligned with the Ministry s digital transformation vision.<br>• Direct the consolidation, standardization, governance, and dissemination of data across Ministry departments, institutions, and affiliated entities.<br>• Establish and champion a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.<br>Governance &amp; Policy Development<br>• Define, implement, and monitor data policies, standards, controls, and quality frameworks aligned with the DAMA -DMBOK framework and UAE s data protection laws.<br>• Oversee access control, data classification, privacy, and ethical use of data.<br>• Establish processes to ensure data security, integrity, confidentiality, and compliance<br>Service Quality Development Division<br>• Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate service performance across contact centers, IT support, and front-line staff.<br>• Drive continuous improvement programs based on feedback, complaint analytics, and performance audits.<br>• Design and implement staff development programs to enhance professional communication, customer empathy, and service effectiveness.<br>Oversight of Divisional Functions - Data Governance<br>• Develop and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks and enforce data ownership and stewardship responsibilities.<br>• Oversee the implementation of institutional standards for data collection, storage, quality, and metadata management.<br><br><b>Skills</b><br>15+ years of experience in progressive experience in data management, analytics, or information governance.<br>• 8+ years of experience in multi-team management and leadership roles.<br>• A bachelor s or master s degree Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Public Policy Analytics or within a relevant field.<br>• Minimum 12 15 years of progressive experience in data management, analytics, or information governance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.<br>• Proven experience in leading cross-functional data and analytics teams in a government, education, or public sector setting.<br>• Demonstrated experience with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA), business intelligence tools, and AI-driven analytics<br>Technical &amp; Analytical Skills:<br>• Advanced understanding of data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and metadata architecture.<br>• Proficiency in data integration, data warehousing, visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL).<br>• Strong knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., UAE Data Protection Law, GDPR).<br>• Familiarity with cloud-based dta platforms and enterprise data lakes<br>Strategic &amp; Analytical Skills:<br>• Strategic planning and execution of large-scale data programs.<br>• Strong business acumen in applying data to drive educational, operational, and strategic outcomes.<br>• Ability to translate technical information into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders BRD<br>

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