Senior Manager Data & AI

Company Description

Code 81 is established in 2023, CODE81 operates autonomously from within the Technology Cluster of Ghobash Group as a highly agile services driven organization, committed to enabling future thinkers.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage end-to-end data and AI projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

  • Oversee data collection, processing, modeling, and AI-driven insights to support decision-making.

  • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into business workflows.

  • Act as a primary point of contact for customers, understanding their data needs and challenges.

  • Present AI and data-driven solutions to clients, translating technical concepts into business value.

  • Maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and long-term engagement.

  • Work on business development opportunities by identifying potential clients and markets for AI and data solutions.

  • Support pre-sales efforts, including solution design, proposal development, and technical presentations.

  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to create AI-driven offerings and strategies.

  • Stay updated with the latest AI, machine learning, and data analytics trends to drive innovation.

  • Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance data capabilities.

  • Train and mentor teams on best practices in data management and AI integration.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in data management, AI solutions, or a related field.

  • Strong expertise in handling data projects, AI-driven solutions, and business intelligence.

  • Experience in customer-facing roles, pre-sales, and business development.

  • Hands-on experience with data analytics, machine learning models, and cloud platforms.

  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, AI frameworks, and data visualization tools.

  • Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, etc.) is a plus.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field.

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong communication and customer engagement skills.

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen.

  • Problem-solving mindset with analytical capabilities.

  • Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Passion for AI, data-driven decision-making, and innovation.

Summary

Lead end-to-end data and AI projects from collection and modeling to deployment in business workflows. Act as primary client contact for solution design, proposals, and technical presentations while mentoring teams. Requires 7+ years in data management or AI, proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end data and AI projects; oversee data collection, processing, modeling, AI-driven insights; ensure data integrity, security, compliance; integrate AI into workflows; client engagement and pre-sales; identify business development opportunities

Qualifications

7+ years in data management, AI solutions, or related field; expertise in data projects, AI-driven solutions, business intelligence; customer-facing, pre-sales, business development experience; SQL, Python, AI frameworks, data visualization tools; Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, AI

Education requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field

Experience requirements

7+ years of experience in data management, AI solutions, or a related field