Director of Data and Analytics

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead the organisation’s data and analytics strategy, ensuring alignment

with national digital and transformation priorities.

• Develop and oversee strategic initiatives, policies, and operational plans across the

data function.

• Own the function’s annual budget, performance objectives, and delivery against

agreed KPIs.

Data, Analytics & Governance

• Lead the collection, storage, and management of data from multiple enterprise and

operational sources, ensuring data is secure, accessible, and fit for purpose.

• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to

ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity.

• Oversee data stewardship and ownership models, defining clear accountability

across departments and platforms.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements

applicable to UAE government entities.

Analytics & Decision Enablement

• Drive the integration of analytics into day-to-day operational and strategic

workflows.

• Oversee the development of dashboards, reporting platforms, and advanced

analytics capabilities to support executive decision-making.

• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership

and policy stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a senior advisor to executives and government stakeholders on data,

analytics, and digital enablement initiatives.

• Communicate analytical insights clearly to both technical and non-technical

audiences.

• Support cross-entity collaboration and alignment on data standards and analytics

practices.

People & Capability Leadership

• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and capability development for the data and

analytics function.

• Manage and develop senior managers and team leads, including performance

management and succession planning.

• Promote a culture of data excellence, accountability, and continuous

improvement.

Experience & Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Minimum 9+ years’ experience leading data, analytics, or digital functions at

enterprise scale.

• Proven experience defining and delivering data strategy, governance, and

analytics programs in regulated or public-sector environments.

• Strong track record managing large, cross-functional teams and complex

stakeholder landscapes.

• Experience operating within government, semi-government, or highly regulated

organisations is strongly preferred.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering,

or a related field.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• Relevant certifications in Digital Transformation, Data Management, or Business[1]Aligned IT Strategy are an advantage.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong strategic leadership and decision-making capability.

• Deep understanding of data governance, analytics platforms, and regulatory

compliance.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills