Head of Data Products

United Arab Emirates Permanent View Job Description
Develop and execute a data product strategy that drives factory efficiency and optimises operations in line with the company's objectives.Lead the product team, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in data-driven solutions.
  • Spearhead a digital revolution in industrial operations
  • Responsible for harmonising product portfolio strategy for data products

About Our Client

A backbone of the UAE economy and one of the largest entities in the region. With a global presence and a team of more than 5,000 employees. In this role the right candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the entire Digital Transformation portfolio, offering technical leadership, and overseeing a team of Product Owners running enterprise level platforms in an agile development framework.

Job Description

  • Gather business requirements, leverage industry insights, and work with cross-functional teams to shape and execute the product roadmap.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure the product vision meets both user needs and overall business objectives.
  • Monitor product performance through key metrics like user adoption, engagement, and operational impact to drive optimisation.
  • Analyze data to uncover opportunities for product enhancements that boost factory performance and align with business goals.
  • Evaluate new project proposals and track value realisation, communicating outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Provide mentoring and leadership to ensure the team aligns with company policies and objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelors of Engineering in one of the disciplines (Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, Chemical or Software)
  • A minimum of 12+ years of experience, with a preference for at least 3 years in the manufacturing industry
  • Extensive experience in managing the full lifecycle of data product development, particularly within digital transformation initiatives.
  • Proven expertise in delivering products for Industrial Automation and Control systems..
  • Skilled in creating product storyboards, wireframes, refining backlogs, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.
  • Strong collaborator across cross-functional teams, including technology, business, and design, to ensure seamless product development.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with one of the largest entities in the region
  • Competitive salary and tax free earnings
Contact
Manpreet Kaur
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6521881

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Consulting
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
United Arab Emirates
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Manpreet Kaur
Job reference
JN-082024-6521881