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Head of Data and Analytics

Full time at Mark Williams Recruitment in UAE
Posted on February 1, 2025

Job details

We are currently partnered with a global entity based in Abu Dhabi who is looking to hire a Head of Data Analytics & Insights to build a best-in-class data and insights function from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

  1. Establish and lead the data analytics and insights function, setting its strategy, vision, and roadmap.
  2. Recruit, mentor, and scale a team of data scientists, analysts, and business partners.
  3. Develop foundational frameworks for data integration, analytics, and visualization.
  4. Lead the development of data pipelines, tools, and visualizations using tools like SQL, Python, or R.
  5. Analyze data to uncover actionable insights and recommendations.
  6. Design models to link points programs with customer behavior, driving engagement and retention.
  7. Build and oversee marketing performance analytics, focusing on ROI optimization and marketing mix.
  8. Provide insights that enhance performance marketing strategies.
  9. Collaborate with retail and pricing teams to refine strategies and optimize pricing decisions.

Requirements:

  1. 14+ years in data analytics, insights, and/or data science roles, with proven success in building data functions from scratch.
  2. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Marketing Analytics, or related fields.
  3. Experience managing and scaling teams, with the ability to inspire and lead in a fast-paced environment.
  4. Proficient in SQL, Python/R, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and marketing analytics frameworks.
  5. Strong background in analytics for B2C organizations, especially loyalty, marketing, and retail analytics.
  6. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and remain hands-on in data extraction, modeling, and insights generation.
  7. Ability to connect analytics to business outcomes, ensuring data becomes a critical driver of success.
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