CountryUnited Arab EmiratesWorking ScheduleFull-TimeWork ArrangementHybridRelocation Assistance AvailableYesPosted Date04-Jul-2024Job ID2931Description and RequirementsHead of Data - GulfLocation: UAEWorking arrangements: HybridMetLife\'s Commitment to Global Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe are building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes employees to make a difference. MetLife\'s diversity of people commitment ensures our employees are empowered, thriving, and feel like they belong. These efforts begin with our purpose - Always with you, building a more confident future. As a purpose-driven company, we are strengthening our resolve to help build a workforce and society that protects all people, values all voices, and creates economic growth and opportunity for all. We believe in possibilities, making progress together starting with our people.Role Value PropositionThe Head of Data - Gulf is responsible for leading the Data & Analytics Office in the Gulf region, a product under the Agile Delivery Model.The Data & Analytics Office aims to optimize Data & Analytics, and promote its adoption by relevant stakeholders, in order to enable data-driven decision making.The Head of Data - Gulf will oversee three main workstreams: Data Provisioning, Data Governance, and Data Consumption & Visualization.The Head of Data - Gulf will report to the Head of Product - Gulf, and will collaborate with various business units, regional partners, and external vendors.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Data & Analytics team, composed of multidisciplinary roles such as Data Modelers, Data Governance Specialists, Data Analysts, and Business Analysts.
• Ensure alignment of Data & Analytics initiatives with organizational goals and strategies.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation and post-implementation of data quality and analytics initiatives, following the Agile framework of quarterly deliveries.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring data quality, security, and availability.
• Ensure effective use of tools and technologies for data sourcing, transformation, modeling, quality, and consumption.
• Drive data democratization and self-service approach, empowering end users with analytical capabilities and tools.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data model, data governance, and data consumption.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a liaison and a champion for Data & Analytics.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to the Data & Analytics team, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Business, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in Data & Analytics, with 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of data management, data governance, data quality, data modeling, data analysis, and data visualization.
• Proficient in various data and analytics tools and technologies, such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Azure, Git, etc.
• Experience in implementing and leading Agile projects
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical jargon into business language.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, with a customer-centric mindset.
• Experience in the Gulf region and/or the insurance industry is a plus.

At MetLife, we\'re leading the global transformation of an industry we\'ve long defined. Founded in 1868, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world\'s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. We have operations in more than 40 countries and hold leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.We are one of the largest global institutional investors with $568 billion of total assets under management as of September 30, 2023, ranked #54 on the Fortune 500 list, and honored to have been named to Fortune magazine\'s list of the "World\'s Most Admired Companies" for four consecutive years.MetLife employees are united by purpose, guided by empathy and inspired by one another\'s unique backgrounds and perspective to make a difference in the lives of our customers, communities, and the world at large.About MetLifeRecognized on Fortune magazine\'s list of the 2023 "World\'s Most Admired Companies", MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world\'s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we\'re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it\'s . Join us!

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