Data & AI Business Partner (SM&C) JOB

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Date: 30 Sept 2025

Location: Abu Dhabi -DCT (ADB_DCT), AE

Company: Department of Culture and Tourism

Job Title: Data & AI Business Partner (SM&C)

Sector: Strategic Affairs

Department: Data & AI Department

Section: Compliance & Quality Monitoring

 

Job Purpose

The Data & AI Business Partner (SM&C) acts as a strategic liaison between the Data & AI Department and the Strategic Marketing & Communications (SM&C) Sector. The role ensures the effective integration of data-driven insights, advanced analytics, and AI solutions to enhance marketing strategies, optimize communications effectiveness, and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a global cultural and tourism hub. By understanding SM&C’s specific needs and translating them into actionable data and AI initiatives, the role drives innovation, campaign effectiveness, audience engagement, and evidence-based decision-making across all marketing and communications programs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the Data & AI Department and the SM&C Sector.
  • Align SM&C priorities with enterprise-level data and AI strategies.
  • Identify opportunities for leveraging data and AI to improve marketing reach, brand awareness, and communications impact.

Data & AI Enablement:

  • Translate business requirements into AI and analytics solutions in collaboration with Data Science and Analytics teams.
  • Support the design, development, and delivery of sector-specific dashboards, campaign performance models, and audience insights reports.
  • Promote adherence to data governance, quality, and responsible AI practices across the SM&C Sector.

Advisory & Engagement:

  • Provide strategic advice to SM&C leadership on applying AI and analytics to measure campaign ROI, audience segmentation, media performance, and sentiment analysis.
  • Build strong partnerships with internal and external communications stakeholders to embed data-driven decision-making.
  • Act as a change agent, fostering adoption of AI and analytics within marketing and communications functions.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

  • Monitor and report on the performance of SM&C-specific data and AI initiatives.
  • Ensure timely submission of strategic reports and KPIs in line with enterprise reporting systems (e.g., ADPM, ECAS, ADEO).
  • Provide insights and recommendations to support proactive leadership decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, or a related field.
  • 5 to 7 years’ relevant experience in data analytics, AI, or business partnering, ideally within government, marketing, communications, or media-related sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into effective data/AI solutions.
  • Proven track record in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong project management experience with the ability to deliver impactful solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of AI/ML applications, analytics, and data governance.
  • Experience in developing reports and dashboards to support strategic decision-making.
  • Familiarity with marketing KPIs (campaign reach, ROI, engagement, sentiment) and international benchmarks is an advantage.

Skills:

  • Excellent relationship management skills, with a strong ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders.
  •  Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work in a matrix environment.
  • A data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and develop long-term solutions.
  • Proactive: Able to identify opportunities and act on them without constant guidance.
  • Strategic Visionary: Thinks beyond the immediate project to identify long-term goals and challenges.
  • Business-oriented: Always focused on how data and technology can drive business success.
  • Strong Communicator: Able to clearly articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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