Consulting | AI&Data | Data Strategy Manager Full-time

Position Summary

Location

Dubai

Consulting | AI & Data | Data Strategy Manager

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Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
• Integrity
• Outstanding value to markets and clients
• Commitment to each other
• Strength from cultural diversity

During your tenure as a Data Strategy Manager in the AI & Data team, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
• Understand Client Strategies and be able to formulate data strategy to align with business value
• Ability to assess as is data and analytics client practices against best practices
• Ability to draw a target state for the client and roadmap to reach that target
• Ability to manage own work against the project plan to ensure a superior client experience
• Understand the client’s business, follow sector trends and learn leading practices
• Conducts research on economics, sector and market conditions to better understand the client’s needs
• Able to understand & gather clients’ data needs and business objectives to develop tailored and impactful data strategies
• Gather and interpret financial information to help strengthen proposed recommendations
• Articulate thoughts and ideas in a clear and composed manner to instill confidence in team and clients
• Understand the current technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into data strategies and advising on the integration of new technologies for optimal results.
• Effectively interact with colleagues and clients of varying backgrounds to effectively serve clients
• Recognize technology as a business enabler
• Applies experience to enhance standard methods and tools; promotes their use through knowledge sharing
• Ability to define data needs and source, cleanse, structure and store data to create the foundation for sustained management and business integration
• Is aware of relevant technology applications for data modeling and analysis and learns new technology applications to support presentations

Leadership capabilities:
• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business
• Ability to lead a project and deliver value

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Data and Analytics strategy is a must
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Consulting is a plus
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Industrial Engineering; MBA or a relevant Master degree or certificate is a plus
• Strong understanding and appreciation of software development and database design
• Excellent knowledge in MS office applications especially in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a deadline oriented environment and flexible work hours
• Willingness to travel (required)
• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic
• Ability to operate and understand excellent project and program management disciplines including production of project plans and key quality program deliverables
• Strong administrative and numeracy skills and ability to analyze complex data with good attention to details