[UAE] Data & AI - Manager

At Sia we believe AI is the cornerstone of the new generation. Our consultants business acumen combined with the expertise of our Data Scientists and AI products empowers us to address our clients business challenges across the data universe. As we expand Data & AI practice in UAE we seek professionals who share our vision and can contribute to our growth. 

We are looking for individuals with the following experience: 

Lead delivery projects with our clients on a wide range of topics: 

• Data and AI strategy and roadmap development in alignment with corporate strategy  
• Delivery of data analytics visualisation and AI solutions across technologies including Azure Snowflake Oracle GCP & AWS 
• Functional data design data modelling and data pipeline development (ETL) enhance the management and value of data across organisations and markets 
• Machine learning AI and statistics including developing predictive models of decision-making supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms econometrics forecasting and quantitative diagnosis. 
• Delivery of data modernisation and migration projects that utilise data transformation technologies
• Implement frameworks to manage data governance and move towards a target operating model for people and processes including data quality data stewards and master data management
• Supporting the adoption and enablement of Data and AI solutions 
• Participating in business development working on existing projects and taking part in the development of new opportunities and the development of new offers that leverage and expand upon Sia Partners Global Data and AI solutions partnerships and platforms ( SIA GPT) 

In addition we are seeking technical experience across all or some of the below: 

• SQL skills to support data pipeline and data modelling
• Azure Snowflake AWS or Oracle data warehousing technologies 
• Data transformation tooling including Azure Data Factory (ADF) Five Tran Matilion Oracle Data Integration AWS Glue AWS Data Pipeline and others
• Azure services including Synapse Data Lake Azure Databricks and Fabric 
• Analytics tooling including Power BI Tableau Quick Sight or Oracle Analytics Cloud or similar 
• JIRA / Confluence or similar agile tooling experience 

Your role will involve coaching and mentoring consultants ensuring projects are delivered beyond expectations and providing fresh perspectives to challenge the status quo. 

Qualifications :

To excel in this role you should possess: 

• A bachelors or masters degree in Data Science AI Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Prior experience in professional services preferably in a Big 4 environment or with another leading consulting firm. Data and AI delivery experience is indispensable
• >8 years of relevant experience
• A demonstrated track record overseeing end-to-end digital transformation Data AI IT advisory and/or enterprise software projects 
• Leadership skills are crucial for our clients projects
• Experience in local networks and aiding in business development proposal and RFPs
• It is essential to work independently functionally and cross-functionally with large client and vendor teams to deliver quality and comprehensive solutions. 
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build networks and influence stakeholders effectively
• Exceptional analytical communication and interpersonal skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and problem-solving
• Business proficiency in Arabic and English is a must

Additional Information :

Joining Sia  means integrating into a globally recognized firm that fosters personal growth through our unique Sia Village concept which promotes a community-driven culture reinforced by values of Excellence Entrepreneurship Innovation Teamwork Care & Support and Employee Wellbeing ensuring a fulfilling career path. 

What a career at Sia offer you 

• Competitive compensation: an competitive salary and benefits package benchmarked against the market to ensure the most competitive offers. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Join us on an entrepreneurial journey that not only fosters innovation but also empowers you to drive your own success. Dive into a culture where your ideas shape the future. 
• Tailored career advocacy program: Receive dedicated support designed to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our program pairs you with mentors who provide actionable feedback ensuring continuous progress and success in your career path.
• Continuous growth: Engage with ongoing opportunities for learning and development particularly in new and emerging topics. Stay ahead of the curve by continually advancing your knowledge and skills. 

Our Commitment to Diversity   

At Sia we believe in fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact.   

We are guided by the pursuit of understanding and take pride in being able to provide meaningful solutions to our clients unique challenges. We bring our whole selves to work and strive to listen observe understand and be understood. 

To learn more about our mission values and business sectors please visit our website.