About the Job
Join Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) at a pivotal moment as we strive to become a digital lighthouse in our region and across the global industry. As the Product Owner for AI, IoT, and Data Platform, you will be the key figure responsible for overseeing all data-related platforms within the organization. Your role will encompass strategic planning, functional team leadership, and collaboration across various departments to drive innovation and operational excellence.
In this position, you will keep abreast of rapidly evolving AI and data trends, optimizing data at scale and facilitating inter-organizational data sharing to unlock new revenue streams. You will develop a multi-year product vision aimed at maximizing business value throughout the organization, translating this vision into actionable steps by maintaining and prioritizing a product backlog. Working closely with a team of technical experts and customer representatives, you will ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-focused product releases. Your strong understanding of technology and industry dynamics, along with solid stakeholder relationships, will be crucial for ensuring team alignment with the organization's goals.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans for AI, IoT, and data platform initiatives.
- Align project goals with business objectives to deliver organizational value.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of developers, data scientists, and engineers.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation while overseeing project execution.
- Ensure project completion within timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend best practices for adoption.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
- Communicate project statuses, risks, and issues to senior management.
- Monitor and enhance performance of AI, IoT, and data platform solutions.
- Manage project budgets and resources efficiently.
- Document solutions and processes while providing training and support to team members.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited university.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect are highly desirable.
Minimum Experience:
- 7-10 years of experience in IT management, focusing on AI, IoT, and data platforms.
- Proven experience leading agile projects as a product owner and scrum master.
- Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management) are advantageous.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and IoT technologies.
- Proficiency in data platform technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Experienced in facilitating agile practices and managing product backlogs.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage business stakeholders effectively.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to lead teams to deliver solutions.
Mindset / Behaviors:
- A passion for innovation and challenging the status quo.
- Belief in a collaborative, transparent, and non-hierarchical culture.
- Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and pursue learning outside of comfort zones, encouraging team growth.
Company Overview
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium and a major industrial company in the UAE beyond oil and gas. We operate smelters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, an alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, and a bauxite mine in Guinea. Our aluminium products are integral to various industries worldwide, making significant contributions to the UAE’s economy through exports.
