Data Application Manager - Automotive | Corporate Services | Group Tech &Dig Platforms

Job Requisition ID: 174471  

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

• The Data Application Manager (Automotive) is pivotal in defining and operationalizing data management capabilities across Al-Futtaim's Automotive division. Operating within the Global Technology & Digital Platform function, the role supports the maturation of data strategies and ensures data is optimized for business value. Responsibilities include developing data solutions, managing a high-performing team, and collaborating with multiple business units to uphold data integrity and security. Success involves driving continuous improvements in data operations, leveraging industry best practices, and enabling advanced analytics and AI initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Data Application Development

• Develop and implement data application solutions aligned with Automotive business objectives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Manage design, development, and deployment of data applications leveraging existing tools and services.

Data Infrastructure Management

• Manage Azure-based architecture for data storage, processing, and analytics.
• Ensure integration of data from multiple Automotive systems into centralized platforms.
• Monitor and optimize data pipelines, ETL processes, and application performance.

Leadership and Team Management

• Manage a lean and high-performing team.
• Mentor and guide data engineers, BI developers, and analysts.

Data Governance and Security

• Ensure robust security measures, including identity management and role-based access control.
• Maintain and operationalize the data catalog, business glossary, data dictionary, and metadata management practices.

Analytics and Reporting

• Define KPIs and build interactive dashboards as per Automotive best practices.
• Lead dashboard development for analytics and reporting.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with data science teams to support AI / ML use cases.
• Oversee day-to-day Automotive Data Operations.
• Implement best practices for scalability and cost efficiency in Azure.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Proficient in managing Azure-based data architectures and solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a technical team towards high-performance outcomes.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Analytics, with implementation and transformation expertise.
• Strong automotive business domain knowledge and experience with data management tools/platforms like Azure, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and more.
• Familiarity with SAP solutions such as S/4, SAP BW, and SAP BO, and competence in data modeling and database optimization.

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