Head of AI Strategy and Data Transformation | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Finance

Job Requisition ID: 165831 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

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.
 

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences. 
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.