Job Description

Location:

On site, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Head of Data Analytics to lead the organization's data strategy, analytics function, and data-driven decision-making. This role combines hands-on advanced analytics with leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic oversight. The ideal candidate will transform raw data into actionable insights while building scalable analytics frameworks across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Own and define the data analytics vision, roadmap, and governance across the organization Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data analysts and BI professionals Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making Establish best practices for analytics, reporting, data quality, and documentation
Analytics & Insights

Translate business objectives into advanced analytical models, dashboards, and KPIs Deliver insights across key functions such as finance, operations, sales, marketing, HR, or supply chain Perform predictive, prescriptive, and diagnostic analytics to support growth and optimization Identify trends, risks, and opportunities using large and complex datasets
Data & Technology

Oversee data pipelines, data models, and integration from multiple sources Work closely with data engineering, IT, and product teams to ensure scalable and reliable data infrastructure Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data governance standards Evaluate and implement new analytics tools, BI platforms, and automation solutions
Stakeholder Management

Present insights and recommendations clearly to C-suite and senior stakeholders Convert complex analytical findings into simple, actionable business narratives Partner cross-functionally to drive adoption of analytics solutions

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field 7-10+ years of experience in data analytics, with lead or head-level exposure Strong expertise in SQL, Python and/or R Advanced experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar) Solid understanding of data modeling, KPIs, and business metrics Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and leadership teams

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience building or scaling a data analytics function from scratch Background in finance, consulting, tech, or large enterprise environments Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with machine learning or advanced statistical modeling Exposure to data governance, compliance, and security frameworks

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinking and commercial mindset Strong leadership and people management skills Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities Ability to balance hands-on analytics with high-level strategy High attention to detail with a results-driven approach
Job Type: Full-time