GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead Platform’s Data Management, Data Science, Data Solutions Development and Data Monetisation functions.
• Manage, protect, and process data collected and generated by the organization.
• Coordinate the Data Team to ensure high outcome of work and respect of the data privacy & security standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the collection, storage, management, quality, and protection of data across the Platform.
• Develop and implement data policies and procedures to ensure high data quality and compliance with regulations.
• Lead data science initiatives to extract insights from data, build predictive models, and support decision-making processes.
• Lead development and maintenance of machine learning models and algorithms.
• Design and develop data solutions to support various smart city applications and services.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into the the Platform.
• Identify opportunities for data monetization and develop strategies to leverage data for financial gain.
• Define the data monetization strategy making sure that data is sanitized, elaborated, and packaged in order to maximize its money for value ratio.
• Collaborate with business units to create data-driven products and services.
• Set the overall data management and data governance strategy of every channel.
• Ensure that data is protected from unauthorized access and breaches.
• Implement and maintain robust data security practices and protocols.
• Ensure data escalation, resolution, integration & development in compliance with the data privacy & security standards.
• Coordinate and manage a team of data architects, data engineers and data scientists (internal) and marketing & Sales teams to promote the power of data in the Platform (external).
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Take responsibility for the data integration corresponding to customer onboarding and for creating data sharing agreements with the potential customers.
• Drive project and operational decisions related to data – along with OC leadership, the platform team, service providers and sectors within the Smart Qatar ecosystem.
• Participate and take an active role in Smart Qatar data governance forums and committees.
• Drive the ongoing evolution of the the data architecture and data management capabilities throughout the entire products/UCs lifecycle in any channel of the Platform.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to outline clear directives to a team of data experts in a collaborative manner.
• Proven track record of ensuring a strategic and business-oriented perspective of data management and Monetisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical brainpower to assess and review data management capabilities.
• Proven leadership and execution experience in large programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in big data engineering, cloud data platform (preferably Azure), ML/AI concepts and techniques, data architecture and data governance domains (MDM, Data quality, data security, data integration etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be a great advantage).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement data strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge about how to process large amounts data from different data sources (SQL, No-SQL, Big Data).
• Strong knowledge of applied mathematical and statistical analysis.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques.
• Strong knowledge of reporting and data visualization tools.
• Proficiency in data governance, data quality management, and data protection practices.
• Knowledge of data architecture, data warehousing, and data integration.
• Understanding of data monetization strategies and business models.
• Familiarity with data security standards, best practices and regulatory requirements.
POTENTIAL BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Several years of Experience in the field of data governance, enterprise data management, business intelligence and advanced analytics preferably in the ICT sector or Smart City/Platform-driven projects.
• Expertise in big data engineering, cloud data platform (preferably Azure), ML/AI concepts and techniques, data architecture and data governance domains (MDM, Data quality, data security, data integration etc.).
• Experience leading data teams and managing data projects.

PREFERRED TOOLS / SOFT SKILLS

Preferred Tools:

• Azure Data Services (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Azure Data Explorer, Azure AI Studio)
• Data science tools (e.g., Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI)
• Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Data management and governance tools (e.g., Informatica, Collibra, Purview)
• Security tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault)

Soft Skills:

• Business Thinking
• Leadership and team management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Innovation and creative problem-solving
• Adaptability and continuous learning
• Professional Orientation
• Achieving Results
• Ethical and data privacy consciousness

Duration of the contract is 1 year.
Nationality – Preferred European or UK or bilingual
Sector – Telecommunication
Interested candidates may share their updated resume with the subject line :- [email protected]