We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Scientist to join our organization. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years\' hands-on experience in data science, with a strong emphasis on leveraging data and predictive analytics to drive strategic decision-making and stimulate innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends and produce actionable insights that inform business decisions and contribute to our strategic objectives.
2. Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve business challenges, focusing on delivering measurable results and impact.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data requirements, design experiments, and create data-driven solutions that align with our organization\'s overall business strategy.
4. Present intricate findings effectively to stakeholders through detailed reports, data visualizations, and presentations, highlighting the business value of data-driven decision-making.
5. Maintain awareness of the latest advancements in data science techniques, tools, and technologies, proactively identifying opportunities to incorporate them into our business operations.
6. Guarantee the quality and integrity of data through rigorous validation and cleansing processes, contributing to the dependability of our analytical models and insights.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Proficiency in SQL and experience working with data manipulation libraries such as Pandas or NumPy.
- Proven programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.
- Comprehensive understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical concepts, with evidence of applying them to address real-world business challenges.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
- Proficiency in big data processing tools such as Hadoop, Spark, Apache Kafka, or Apache Flink.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen analytical mindset, aimed at delivering practical solutions that create significant business impact.
- Superior communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of data warehousing concepts, including ETL processes and dimensional modeling.
- Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS or GCP, and associated services such as Amazon Redshift or Google BigQuery.
- Knowledge of data integration techniques, data lakes, and data pipelines.
- Understanding of data governance principles to ensure data quality, privacy, and compliance is beneficial.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView is advantageous.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years\' experience in creating innovative data models, enhancing revenue growth, and achieving significant cost savings through data-driven insights.
- Proven experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, working in multidisciplinary environments, and leading data-driven initiatives.

We invite eligible candidates, passionate about the power of data science, to apply. Join us and contribute your unique insights to our dynamic team.

Ajman Municipality & Planning Department