Director Data Science Talabat UAE

Talabat is currently hiring qualified and experienced candidate for job role of a Director Data Science Analysis in Dubai. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and accelerating growth strategies across multiple dimensions, including marketing optimization and efficiency, growth product initiatives, ecosystem plays (e.g., subscription models and rewards), and ads revenue optimization. This leadership position will require close collaboration with product teams, senior marketing and partner growth leadership, ultimately driving data-driven decision-making and achieving transformative business growth.

Responsibilities of Director Data Science

• Responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the company’s goals, leveraging data to drive business decisions and achieve strategic objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative data-driven products and analytics insights, to deliver measurable impact on business outcomes.

Strategic Leadership and Business Acumen

• Demonstrate strategic leadership skills and an understanding of how data science can drive business success.
• Articulate your vision for your area and align your team’s work with broader organizational goals.
• Identify emerging trends and technologies that can drive value for the business and take steps to incorporate them into your team’s work.

Collaboration and Influence

• Work collaboratively with a wider range of stakeholders, including senior executives, product managers, and engineers.
• Build strong partnerships across the organization, communicate effectively, and influence decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external partners, such as vendors or academic institutions, and represent the organization in industry events and conferences.

Resource 

• Make data-driven decisions about resource allocation, prioritize projects and initiatives, and manage risk effectively.
• Coach and mentor other managers within your team, helping them to develop their skills and grow as leaders.

Strategic Hiring and Talent Development

• Responsible for recruiting and retaining top talent within your organization.
• Work with HR and recruiting teams to develop job descriptions and identify candidates, as well as creating onboarding and training programs to help new hires get up to speed quickly.

Organizational Change Management

• Manage organizational change effectively, whether it involves new technologies, processes, or initiatives.
• Communicate the rationale for change, involve key stakeholders in decision-making, and manage resistance effectively.
• Develop and implement change management plans that minimize disruption and ensure that your team is able to adapt to new ways of working.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for the role of Director Data Science are as under:

•  Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, statistics, data science, or a related disciplines.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in data science, including leadership roles in data science teams or consulting.
• Proven experience in leading and managing managers and a demonstrated ability to foster a high-performance team culture.

Skills Desired

• Must possess a deep and practical knowledge of data science, encompassing statistics, causality, experimentation, and causal inference, as well as knowledge in modeling.
• Must have a track record of applying these skills and leading teams to design and implement innovative data-driven products and deliver impactful insights and recommendations.
• Proven ability to understand and navigate complex business landscapes, including familiarity with industry-specific challenges and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and quantifying the business impact of data-driven initiatives, such as revenue growth, cost savings, and customer retention.
• Ability to envision and communicate long-term data-driven goals and objectives that align with the organization’s overall strategy.
• Proficiency in developing and executing data-driven roadmaps and plans that drive innovation, competitive advantage, and market growth.

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