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Data & AI Transformation Architect
Location: DMESS Abu Dhabi UAE
Department: Data & AI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shape the Future of Data & AI at Damen
At Damen Shipyards Group we are on an ambitious journey to become a truly data-powered organization. To support this vision we are strengthening our Data & AI capabilities and investing in the people platforms governance and technologies that will enable smarter decision-making across the enterprise. The role is intended to help evolve Damens enterprise data architecture governance AI and analytics capabilities while accelerating organizational data maturity.
We are not looking for someone who simply maintains architecture frameworks.
We are looking for a transformation-oriented Data & AI professional who has successfully helped organizations move from fragmented and developing data capabilities toward leading-practice Data & AI operating models. You may come from manufacturing shipbuilding construction marine offshore engineering energy utilities or similar asset-intensive industries where operational complexity legacy systems and disconnected data landscapes are common challenges.
This is an opportunity to drive meaningful change influence business strategy and shape the future of Data & AI within a global maritime leader.
The Role
As a Data & AI Transformation Architect you will serve as a strategic advisor consultant and hands-on transformation leader. You will help define the future state of Damens Data & AI landscape while ensuring practical execution and measurable business value.
You will work closely with business leaders Data Owners Data Stewards Enterprise Architects Data Engineers Analysts Governance teams and operational stakeholders to establish scalable data foundations promote AI adoption strengthen governance and improve data-driven decision-making across the organization. The role requires a balance between vision stakeholder management architecture expertise and pragmatic delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Data & AI Transformation
Shape Enterprise Data Architecture
Deliver Business Value
Drive Governance & Integration
Influence & Build Capability
What Were Looking For
Experience
Technical Expertise
Personal Attributes
Why Join Damen
At Damen you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping shape the future of Data & AI within a global maritime leader that is actively investing in digital transformation and data-driven decision-making. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders across multiple countries functions and business units working on initiatives that influence how data and AI are embedded into day-to-day operations. As part of a growing Data & AI function you will benefit from strong executive sponsorship strategic investment and the opportunity to play a key role in accelerating our organizations data maturity journey. This is a unique chance to combine innovation transformation and practical business value creation while working in a collaborative environment that encourages entrepreneurship ownership continuous improvement and professional growth. Ultimately your work will help build the foundation for Damen to become a truly data-powered and AI-enabled enterprise.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is currently working as a Data Transformation Lead Enterprise Data Architect Data Strategy Consultant Digital Transformation Consultant Head of Data Governance Data Management Lead or similar role within a complex industrial organization and has successfully helped transform data capabilities from a developing stage into a mature scalable enterprise-wide function. This individual combines consulting skills business acumen architecture expertise and transformation leadership to deliver lasting organizational impact.
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