Manager - Data Analytics

Role overview

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline; a similar master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years in analytics roles in an international environment, building complex analyses and evaluation tools, with a demonstrable record of business value delivered.
• Two or more years in retail, FMCG, or e-commerce is preferred; GCC experience is an advantage.
• Experience owning senior stakeholder relationships and driving analytics product adoption across markets or functions.
• Exposure to at least one of customer analytics and CVM, assortment, pricing, promotion effectiveness, inventory management, or workforce optimization.

Technical skills

• Expert SQL and proficiency in Python or R for analysis, modelling, and automation.
• Strong enterprise BI and visualization experience, including semantic modelling and performance tuning; Power BI is preferred, or Tableau, Looker, or equivalent.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, or Synapse, plus Git and CI/CD practice for analytics.
• Advanced A/B testing, experimental design, causal inference, and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of regression, clustering, decision trees, random forest, gradient boosting, and time-series forecasting.
• Familiarity with GenAI-assisted analysis and judgment about where it adds value.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Shape and prioritize analytics work with senior stakeholders, lead the delivery team, and ensure high-quality analysis and business impact.
• Drive stakeholder alignment, adoption of analytics products, and realized impact across the use-case lifecycle.
• Manage complex issues and remove bottlenecks across competing demands.

Additional capabilities

• Strong business communication and presentation skills, including executive-level communications.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills; comfortable with ambiguity.
• Strong English speaking, reading, and writing skills; Arabic is a plus.