Job Description

Director - Data Governance & AI Platforms - Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is seeking a highly qualified Director of Data Governance & AI Platforms to lead corporate data governance, oversee smart platform development, and integrate big data with AI-driven applications. The role ensures compliance with national policies, fosters a data-driven culture, and supports innovation and informed decision-making across the organization.
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Government Administration
Function: Information Technology
Salary: 40000-50000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals Only
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Core Duties

• Lead corporate data governance strategy and ensure data availability, quality, and compliance
• Develop interactive platforms to support business intelligence and executive decision-making
• Oversee big data platform operations and link insights to AI applications
• Establish and implement enterprise-wide data governance roadmap and compliance mechanisms
• Manage the corporate data repository, ensuring integration of data sources and classification standards
• Collaborate with Dubai Digital Authority and third-party entities for data exchange and update agreements
• Support AI projects and dashboards by ensuring reliable data integration and proactive model updates
• Oversee design of secure enterprise databases, ensuring efficient storage and access
• Improve data quality through periodic reviews and entity collaboration
• Enforce adherence to RTA's information security, data sharing, and reporting requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
• Minimum 11 years of relevant professional experience in data governance, big data, or AI systems
• Strong leadership and technical expertise in enterprise data management
• Proven ability to manage AI-driven platforms and integrate analytics into business strategies
• Deep understanding of compliance with data governance policies and exchange agreements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• UAE Nationals only

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical insurance and retirement plans as per UAE Labour Law
• Opportunity to lead Dubai's digital transformation in transport data and AI integration
• Work at the forefront of smart city innovation in one of the region's most advanced organizations
• Long-term career development and leadership growth in government technology

About the Company
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is Dubai's leading government entity responsible for transport planning, infrastructure, and smart mobility. Since its inception in 2005, RTA has been at the center of Dubai's digital transformation, pioneering data-driven systems and AI integration to support safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility. A career with RTA offers the chance to be part of one of the world's most innovative public sector organizations.
Job Title Director - Data Governance & AI Platforms - Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) - Dubai, UAE
Director - Data Governance & AI Platforms - Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is seeking a highly qualified Director of Data Governance & AI Platforms to lead corporate data governance, oversee smart platform development, and integrate big data with AI-driven applications. The role ensures compliance with national policies, fosters a data-driven culture, and supports innovation and informed decision-making across the organization.
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Government Administration
Function: Information Technology
Salary: 40000-50000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals Only
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Core Duties

• Lead corporate data governance strategy and ensure data availability, quality, and compliance
• Develop interactive platforms to support business intelligence and executive decision-making
• Oversee big data platform operations and link insights to AI applications
• Establish and implement enterprise-wide data governance roadmap and compliance mechanisms
• Manage the corporate data repository, ensuring integration of data sources and classification standards
• Collaborate with Dubai Digital Authority and third-party entities for data exchange and update agreements
• Support AI projects and dashboards by ensuring reliable data integration and proactive model updates
• Oversee design of secure enterprise databases, ensuring efficient storage and access
• Improve data quality through periodic reviews and entity collaboration
• Enforce adherence to RTA's information security, data sharing, and reporting requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
• Minimum 11 years of relevant professional experience in data governance, big data, or AI systems
• Strong leadership and technical expertise in enterprise data management
• Proven ability to manage AI-driven platforms and integrate analytics into business strategies
• Deep understanding of compliance with data governance policies and exchange agreements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• UAE Nationals only

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical insurance and retirement plans as per UAE Labour Law
• Opportunity to lead Dubai's digital transformation in transport data and AI integration
• Work at the forefront of smart city innovation in one of the region's most advanced organizations
• Long-term career development and leadership growth in government technology

About the Company
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is Dubai's leading government entity responsible for transport planning, infrastructure, and smart mobility. Since its inception in 2005, RTA has been at the center of Dubai's digital transformation, pioneering data-driven systems and AI integration to support safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility. A career with RTA offers the chance to be part of one of the world's most innovative public sector organizations.
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