Head of AI Strategy and Data Transformation

Overview of the role 
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of AI Strategy and Data Transformation to join our team at Al Futtaim Automotive. This role is pivotal in delivering our overall Data and AI Strategy and ensuring the adoption of data and AI use cases by business stakeholders across all lines of businesses.

What you will do

• Drive implementation of Data and AI Strategy and create data-driven decision-making culture throughout organization

• Establish strong relationship with Managing Directors, senior leadership, and business stakeholders, and ensure smooth adoption of data and AI use cases into business processes

• Manage cross-functional teams of data scientists, data engineers and business analyst to delivery strategic AI and data analytics projects across all lines of business

• Manage all data engineering, modelling, governance, reporting initiatives for Al Futtaim Automotive.

• Achieve target business goals set together with Chief Data Officer and evaluated against them regularly

• Regularly interact with team to ensure required project dependencies, such as data, computational resources, software licenses, access rights, etc., are provided within planned timeframes

• Adhere to Al Futtaim Automotive policies, corporate culture, business objectives and strategic goals

• Perform his/her work in accordance with policies defined within Data Office related to work ethics, data processing, people management and business project delivery

Required skills to be successful

• 10+ years of practical experience in delivering large-scale Data and AI Transformation projects for large corporations

• Consulting background with excellent problem-solving, presentation, communication, and managerial skills

• Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Data Engineering, Data Science, or Machine Learning

• Hands-on experience with SAP, Data Engineering, Feature Engineering, Data Modelling, ETL, Big Data, Data Architecture, Metadata Management, AI Change Management, Python, PySpark, SQL, and Deep Learning

About the team 
You will be leading a team of talented professionals, including Senior Managers in Data Engineering, Enterprise Analytics and Reporting, Data Governance, and AI Strategy and Engineering1. The team is dedicated to driving data-driven decision-making and implementing high-quality, accurate models to support business stakeholders across all lines of businesses.

What equips you for the role 
Your extensive experience in delivering large-scale Data and AI Transformation projects, combined with your consulting background and hands-on technical skills, will equip you to excel in this role. Your ability to manage cross-functional teams, drive data culture, and implement AI strategies will be crucial in achieving our business goals and creating a data-driven decision-making culture throughout the organization.