Data Application Manager (Automotive Analytics)
TekClap (for Leading Automotive Client)
Azure Data Architecture, AI/ML Initiatives, and Automotive Business Intelligence
Posted on January 20, 2026
Job Description / Role
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Platform Leadership: Direct the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data applications tailored to specific automotive business requirements.
- Azure Ecosystem Management: Oversee the Azure data architecture, managing ADF (Azure Data Factory) pipelines, Databricks clusters, and overall platform performance.
- Strategic Solutioning: Translate complex business needs into secure, reliable, and high-efficiency data solutions that support the entire organizational lifecycle.
- Advanced Analytics Support: Provide the foundational data infrastructure for AI/ML use cases, predictive maintenance models, and executive dashboards.
- Team Mentorship: Lead and develop a high-performing team of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Governance & Security: Enforce rigorous data governance, access control, and quality standards to ensure data integrity across all automotive applications.
🔹 Requirements:
- Professional Experience: Minimum 12+ years of extensive experience in data engineering, analytics, and technical management.
- Technical Mastery: Deep hands-on expertise in the Azure data ecosystem (ADF, Databricks, Synapse) and modern analytics tools.
- Industry Context: Prior exposure to the Automotive industry is highly desirable and considered a significant competitive advantage.
- Systems Integration: Familiarity with SAP data sources (S/4 HANA, BW, BO) for seamless enterprise data flow.
- Leadership Pedigree: Proven ability to manage stakeholders at all levels and lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
What We Offer:
- Technological Edge: Work at the forefront of automotive innovation using the latest Azure and AI/ML technologies.
- High-Impact Visibility: Lead a critical division within a market-leading automotive organization in Dubai.
- Flexible Environment: Benefit from onsite or hybrid work arrangements tailored to modern professional needs.
- Compensation: Competitive monthly salary of AED 5,000 to 6,000, tailored to your 12+ years of senior data leadership and automotive sector expertise.