Al Futtaim
Data Application Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 12/02/2026
Job overview
Date posted
29/12/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
12/02/2026
Job description
The Data Application Manager (Automotive) operates within Al-Futtaim Groupās Global Technology & Digital Platform function and is responsible for defining, implementing, and operationalizing data management and data application capabilities across the Automotive division. The role focuses on developing data solutions aligned with automotive business objectives, managing Azure-based data architectures, and ensuring integration of data from multiple automotive systems into centralized platforms. The position oversees data application design, development, and deployment, manages day-to-day automotive data operations, and ensures robust data governance, security, and metadata management practices. The role enables advanced analytics and AI initiatives by collaborating with data science teams, defining KPIs, delivering interactive dashboards, and driving continuous improvement in data platforms using industry best practices for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement data application solutions aligned with Automotive business objectives
- Translate business requirements into technical data solutions in collaboration with stakeholders
- Manage design, development, and deployment of data applications using existing platforms and services
- Oversee Azure-based data architecture for storage, processing, and analytics
- Ensure integration of data from multiple Automotive systems into centralized data platforms
- Monitor, optimize, and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, and application performance
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts
- Ensure data governance, security controls, identity management, and role-based access are enforced
- Maintain and operationalize data catalog, business glossary, data dictionary, and metadata practices
- Define KPIs and lead development of interactive dashboards for analytics and reporting
- Collaborate with data science teams to support AI and machine learning use cases
- Oversee day-to-day Automotive data operations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Implement best practices for scalability and cost efficiency within Azure environments
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelorās or Masterās degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Possess 12+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics with implementation and transformation exposure
- Demonstrate strong experience managing Azure-based data platforms and solutions
- Show proficiency with data management tools including Azure Data Factory and Databricks
- Exhibit familiarity with SAP solutions such as S/4HANA, SAP BW, and SAP BO
- Demonstrate competence in data modeling and database optimization
- Exhibit strong stakeholder engagement and technical team leadership experience
- Demonstrate automotive business domain knowledge
