Data Science Manager – Lead Team in Abu Dhabi

About the role

We are seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a high‑performing team of Data Scientists in Abu Dhabi. You will drive the delivery of advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions while ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of data science projects, aligning with organisational and industry requirements.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a collaborative and inclusive data science team.
• Partner with business leaders, product managers, engineers, and regulatory bodies to translate business needs into AI/ML solutions.
• Ensure all work complies with internal governance, data privacy, and UAE‑specific regulations.
• Promote continuous innovation by introducing new tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Communicate progress, insights, and impact to technical and non‑technical audiences, including senior leadership and regulators.

Required profile

• 5‑8 years of experience in machine learning and data science, with proven technical leadership.
• Track record of delivering complex data science projects in production, preferably in regulated sectors such as banking, government, or financial services.
• Experience deploying models on cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) using services like SageMaker or Vertex AI.
• Strong ability to translate business challenges into data‑driven solutions and communicate value.
• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

Required skills

• Python
• PyTorch (or similar ML frameworks)
• Apache Spark
• AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure
• SageMaker, Vertex AI
• Supervised and unsupervised learning
• Deep learning, NLP, computer vision, generative AI (LLMs)