
Strategy&
Data Science and AI Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 27/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
13/10/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Masters degree
Expiration date
27/11/2026
Job description
Geospatial analytics, network analysis, agent-based simulation and NLP sit alongside machine learning in the toolkit for this position, which leads the Advanced Data Analytics vertical at Strategy&'s Ideation Center in the UAE. Client projects are run from initiation to completion, with AI, predictive analytics and machine learning models built and deployed at scale. Large, complex datasets are analysed in Python, R and SQL, with TensorFlow among the modelling tools. Sentiment analysis on social media and qualitative feedback helps clients read market trends and opinion. Insights reach clients through dashboards and visualisations built in Power BI or Tableau. As the main client contact, you shape advanced analytics strategies with clients and senior leadership and support proposals and business development. Thought leadership built on original research is part of the brief, as is working with other verticals on new products. Data architecture, AWS or Azure cloud and data warehousing knowledge underpin the technical work. A master's or PhD and at least 8 years in data analytics, machine learning and AI are required, with consulting leadership experience desirable and Arabic strongly preferred.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the Advanced Data Analytics vertical at the Ideation Center
- Extract insights from large, complex datasets using advanced analytics and machine learning
- Develop and deploy scalable AI, predictive analytics and machine learning models
- Apply geospatial analytics, network analysis and agent-based modelling to simulate complex systems
- Analyse textual data from social media and feedback using NLP and sentiment analysis
- Build visualisation tools and dashboards that present actionable insights
- Manage client analytics projects from initiation to completion with measurable outcomes
- Design advanced analytics strategies with clients and senior leadership
- Serve as key client contact and manage relationships through delivery
- Support business development by identifying client needs and contributing to proposals
- Lead thought leadership content based on original research and analytics
- Collaborate with other verticals to create new products and solutions
Experience & skills
- Hold a master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- Bring at least 8 years of experience in data analytics, machine learning and AI
- Offer 3 or more years in consulting or client-facing leadership, which is desirable
- Analyse large datasets using Python, R, SQL and tools such as TensorFlow, Power BI and Tableau
- Apply a strong understanding of data architecture, AWS or Azure cloud and data warehousing
- Lead analytics projects and manage client relationships with measurable impact
- Present complex insights clearly to clients and stakeholders
- Communicate fluently in English, with Arabic strongly preferred