Job Description

Senior Team Leader - Data and Platform Management - Roads and Transport Authority - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Team Leader - Data and Platform Management will lead RTA's strategy for corporate data governance and digital infrastructure. This role oversees the development of scalable data platforms, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and provides secure, high-quality data to enable analytics, business intelligence, and AI use cases across the organization.
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Function: Data Science
Salary: 22000-27000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You'll Do

• Lead the development of smart, interactive platforms to support business intelligence and decision-making.
• Manage RTA's corporate data repository while ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
• Oversee the design and operation of big data platforms, enabling advanced analytics and corporate insights.
• Implement a comprehensive data governance roadmap aligned with UAE national policies.
• Drive data quality improvement initiatives across platforms with sustainable enhancement mechanisms.
• Coordinate with Dubai Digital Authority and external stakeholders to ensure compliance in data exchange.
• Provide integrated, secure access to data for enterprise analytics and AI applications.
• Supervise the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data models and databases.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• At least 11 years of experience in enterprise data management, digital platforms, and infrastructure development.
• Proven expertise in data governance, big data analytics, cloud computing, and AI governance frameworks.
• Strong background in technical project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Exceptional analytical thinking, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.

Why Join Us
This position provides the opportunity to lead critical data initiatives at RTA, enabling smarter governance, advanced analytics, and data-driven transformation. You will play a key role in shaping Dubai's transportation sector by strengthening enterprise platforms and driving compliance with national digital policies.
About the Company
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is Dubai's leading government entity responsible for planning and managing transportation and road infrastructure. With a strong focus on digital transformation, RTA integrates big data, AI, and smart platforms into its operations to deliver efficient and innovative mobility solutions. A career at RTA means contributing to future-ready projects that support Dubai's growth and global smart city ambitions.
Job Title Senior Team Leader - Data and Platform Management - Roads and Transport Authority - Dubai, UAE
Senior Team Leader - Data and Platform Management - Roads and Transport Authority - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Team Leader - Data and Platform Management will lead RTA's strategy for corporate data governance and digital infrastructure. This role oversees the development of scalable data platforms, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and provides secure, high-quality data to enable analytics, business intelligence, and AI use cases across the organization.
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Function: Data Science
Salary: 22000-27000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You'll Do

• Lead the development of smart, interactive platforms to support business intelligence and decision-making.
• Manage RTA's corporate data repository while ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
• Oversee the design and operation of big data platforms, enabling advanced analytics and corporate insights.
• Implement a comprehensive data governance roadmap aligned with UAE national policies.
• Drive data quality improvement initiatives across platforms with sustainable enhancement mechanisms.
• Coordinate with Dubai Digital Authority and external stakeholders to ensure compliance in data exchange.
• Provide integrated, secure access to data for enterprise analytics and AI applications.
• Supervise the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data models and databases.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• At least 11 years of experience in enterprise data management, digital platforms, and infrastructure development.
• Proven expertise in data governance, big data analytics, cloud computing, and AI governance frameworks.
• Strong background in technical project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Exceptional analytical thinking, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.

Why Join Us
This position provides the opportunity to lead critical data initiatives at RTA, enabling smarter governance, advanced analytics, and data-driven transformation. You will play a key role in shaping Dubai's transportation sector by strengthening enterprise platforms and driving compliance with national digital policies.
About the Company
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is Dubai's leading government entity responsible for planning and managing transportation and road infrastructure. With a strong focus on digital transformation, RTA integrates big data, AI, and smart platforms into its operations to deliver efficient and innovative mobility solutions. A career at RTA means contributing to future-ready projects that support Dubai's growth and global smart city ambitions.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 27000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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Gender No Preference
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