Data Analytics Director

3 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Giza Systems Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Data Analytics Director to lead our global data team in delivering impactful data solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a similar leadership position, exceptional technical expertise, and the ability to manage geographically distributed teams. This role also involves building strategic partnerships with top technology vendors and tailoring solutions to a wide range of client needs.

Job Description

  • Responsible for leading data team strategy, overseeing the delivery of innovative data solutions, and providing technical expertise to drive business success
  • Act as a trusted advisor, consulting clients on data strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices
  • Oversee the delivery of diverse data solutions tailored to meet the unique and varied needs of our clients
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with top technology vendors to ensure access to leading-edge tools and platforms.
  • Manage and coordinate data teams across multiple countries, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and consistent delivery of high-quality results.
  • Assess and manage team capacity to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Identify skill gaps and implement training programs to build team capabilities.
  • Promote continuous learning and professional development while setting performance objectives and coaching team members.
  • Implement agile methodologies to enhance project efficiency and adaptability.
  • Provide technical guidance across key data practices, including:
    • Data integration, quality, and governance.
    • Building data warehouses and big data solutions.
    • Implementing data visualization and virtualization strategies.
    • Designing and delivering AI/ML solutions.
    • Leveraging cloud technologies for scalable and efficient data solutions, including cloud storage, compute services, and cloud-native analytics tools.

Education and years of experience

  • Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
  • A minimum of 18+ years of experience in data analytics and delivering diverse data solutions, with at least 8 years in a similar leadership position
  • MBA is preferred

Technical Skills

  • Strong leadership abilities and experience managing geographically distributed teams.
  • Strong technical expertise in a variety of tools and platforms across data practices, including ETL frameworks, Data quality & governance, data warehouses, big data systems, cloud technologies, visualization tools, AI/ML solutions and programming languages.
  • Strong relationship management skills to coordinate with remote teams, clients, and technology vendors.
  • Proven ability to deliver projects in a highly dynamic and diverse client environment.
  • Familiarity with the Gulf market, particularly in KSA, and an understanding of the governmental sector are advantageous.

Personal Skills

  • Excellent command of English Language
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving & analytical skills.
Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology
  • Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Software Development
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