Data Science & AI Intern

Job description Company Overview

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in t...he Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the Role

The Senior Manager, Data & AI is crucial for advancing Al-Futtaim Real Estate's digitalization agenda.

This role involves assessing digital maturity, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing initiatives in automation, data analytics, and AI.

The manager is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency and driving data-driven decision-making, requiring a proactive approach to lead digital solutions and manage stakeholder alignment.

Success involves effectively steering project deployment and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Automation Initiatives

Identify, design, and implement solutions (RPA, workflow, low-code/no-code) to streamline manual processes and improve operational efficiency.

Drive automation initiatives to enhance operational processes and support business objectives.

• Data Analytics and Reporting

Develop and manage data analytics and reporting solutions, translating business requirements into actionable insights using SQL, BI tools, and modern data platforms.

Design, build, and maintain executive and operational dashboards, ensuring data accuracy, usability, and alignment with key performance indicators.

Ensure data quality, governance, and documentation, applying best practices for security, compliance, and sustainable analytics solutions.

• AI and Advanced Analytics

Support AI and advanced analytics initiatives, collaborating with product teams to prepare data, operationalize models, and enable business adoption.

Drive the implementation of AI initiatives to support data-driven decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to gather requirements, prioritize use cases, and deliver scalable, value-driven solutions.

Engage in cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and successful delivery of transformative outcomes.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Advanced skills in SQL, BI tools, and modern data platforms.

• Proficiency in AI model operationalization and business adoption strategies.

• Expertise in RPA, low-code/no-code, and automation technologies.

• Strong communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 6-9 years of experience developing dashboards, data analytics, automation initiatives, and AI solutions.

• Expertise in designing and executing digital strategies and initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in translating complex data into actionable insights.

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and oversee projects using PMO best practices.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate

The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA.

With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational, and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region.

From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement, and construction of mega-projects to the leasing, operation, and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.

Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services, and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.

AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large-scale mixed-use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. Show full description Report this listing Loading...