Director Of Data Science - Sharjah

Job description / Role

Travel, Hotel & Tourism

You will be instrumental in establishing and leading the Data Science function from the ground up, driving the end-to-end strategy, design, and implementation of impactful data science solutions.

Leverage advanced analytical techniques to unlock deep insights into customer behaviour, personalise experiences, optimise operational efficiency, and identify new revenue streams, with a distinct application of principles proven in the gaming industry.

Client Details

A dynamic and innovative new organisation poised to redefine the hospitality sector.

• Define and execute the overall data science strategy, aligning it with the commercial objectives and growth ambitions of the new hospitality organisation.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of end-to-end data science solutions, including predictive modelling, customer segmentation, recommendation engines, pricing optimisation, and fraud detection.
• Apply advanced machine learning techniques (e.g., deep learning, reinforcement learning) to solve complex business problems, drawing parallels and transferring knowledge from gaming-specific challenges.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, marketing, and operations teams to integrate data science solutions into core business processes and platforms.
• Identify and evaluate emerging data science tools, technologies, and methodologies, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of analytical innovation.

Job Offer

An exceptional opportunity to be a foundational leader in a pioneering new hospitality venture, building a world-class data science capability from scratch.

Requirements:

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in data science, with at least 3 years in a leadership or directorial role.
• Demonstrable strong experience (5+ years preferred) within the gaming industry, with a deep understanding of player behaviour, monetisation strategies, live operations, and engagement analytics.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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