The Company
This is a successful niche analytics firm, focusing on providing analytics and outsourcing solutions to
clients across domains and regions.
With collective experience of 50+ years in the team across business analytics and outsourcing, they provide
on-demand analytical reports, on-demand expertise and data-driven solutions to their clients.
Their primary services include; analytical solutions to create go-to-market strategies to revive or boost
product/service performance, on-demand skilled expertise, on-demand performance reporting &
reviews, and business process management services.
The Role
You will be the foundation of a new data science team in Dubai, playing a leading role in shaping and
growing the team, effectively taking ownership of their data platform.
Working closely with the management team in Dubai and internationally with software development
teams, you will drive improvements in decision-making for their business and customers around the world.
After gaining a deep understanding of all facets of the business you will become a key member of the team. This lead role encompasses technical ownership of data collection, storage and processing but also
building a scalable team with management and development of junior recruits.
The team will grow alongside the software development team, collaborating effectively to develop and
deploy new functionalities in accordance with the product road map which drive highly valuable insights
to clients within the chosen sectors.
In addition, you will influence the product direction outside of the current sectors and functionality. You
will do this through your deep understanding of data and what it can do, your ability to understand the
business context of that data, the process of turning data into information then subsequently insights –
and the necessary skills to contextualise, simplify and communicate your vision to senior management.
The Individual
- MSc or PhD in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, physics or similar discipline
- Experienced data science leader
- Strong communication skills and business acumen
- Ability to build and manage a team
Job Owner: d.prosser