Director Data Platforms

Beyond ONEWe dont think about job roles in a traditional way. We are antisilo. Anticareer stagnation. Anticonventional.Beyond ONE is a digital services provider radically reshaping the personalised digital ecosystems of consumers in high growth markets around the world. We’re building a digital services aggregator platform with a strong telco foundation and a profitable growth strategy that empowers users to drive their own experiencesubscribe once source from many and only pay for what you actually use.Since being founded in 2021 we’ve acquired Virgin Mobile MEA Friendi Mobile MEA and Virgin Mobile LATAM (with 6.5 million subscribers) and 1600 dedicated colleagues across Chile Colombia KSA Kuwait Mexico Oman and UAE.To disrupt for good takes a rebellious spirit a questioning mind and a warm heart. We really care about how to get things done and not who manages who. We benefit from our diversity and together we disrupt the way we and others thinkin about our lives for good.Do you want to exchange ideas learn from each other and leave your mark on our journey This is the place for you.Hiring ManagerThomas Couronne Senior Director Data and AILocationDubai United Arab EmiratesBrandBeyond ONEMission StatementAt Beyond ONE were redefining roles and breaking barriers to create a world where everyone has the power to drive their own digital journey.Were a dynamic fastgrowing team on a mission to Think Beyond Achieve Together and Deliver for Impact in highgrowth markets worldwide.Since 2021 weve expanded rapidly bringing Virgin Mobile MEA Friendi Mobile MEA and Virgin Mobile LATAM under our belt. With 6.5 million subscribers and a team of 1600 across seven countries were building a revolutionary platform.Here your engineering expertise wont just build technology. It will shape experiences elevate communities and empower users to control their digital lives.If youre driven to innovate with meaning and make a lasting impact join us in creating a better more connected future.Role PurposeWhy this role matters: As a core leader in our data organization you will play a critical role in ensuring data availability quality and trust across all our data related platforms and business units. Your work will shape the foundation of our global data platform and fuel our ambition to become an AIdriven company.What success looks like: In your first year you will lead the refactoring of our existing data platforms implement scalable sand standard ystems for data quality observability and monitoring and establish crossregional data governance. These outcomes will enable consistent reliable data usage across all business units.Why this is for you: If youre driven by the impact of technology and excited to solve the challenges of siloed data and fragmented tech stacks across regions this opportunity will put you at the heart of transformation. Youll be building the systems that power intelligent decisions across LATAM GCC and beyond.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will:Lead the roadmap for data engineering and data platforms including customer data systems data warehouse and data lake supporting both realtime and batch processing.Ensure high standards of data quality observability monitoring alerting and governance across all platforms and regions.Collaborate closely with Software Engineering and infrastructure Data Science and Business Intelligence teams to align on architecture data needs and platform capabilities.Manage a crossfunctional team driving effective prioritization budget control and resource planning.Own the regional delivery model and master project roadmap across LATAM and GCC ensuring timely scalable and highimpact delivery.Oversee endtoend implementation of platform refactoring initiatives to support the shift toward a unified AIready ecosystem.Qualifications & AttributesWe’re seeking someone who embodies the following:Education: Masters degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.Experience: 10 years of experience in engineering or technology/service leadership roles ideally within organizations undergoing digital transformation.Technical Skills:Musthaves: Proven track record as Head of Data Technologies or engineering (or equivalent) with handson leadership of largescale platform modernization. Experience managing crossfunctional data engineering teams external vendors and P&L ownership.Nicetohaves: Exposure to largescale crossregional delivery models or regulated industries is a plus.Unique Attributes:Operates well in complex and rapidly evolving environments where multiple tech stacks and siloed systems must be unified.Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive alignment across engineering analytics and business teams.Deliveryfocused mindset with a passion for enabling datadriven decision making in highimpact environments.Our Hiring ProcessHeres what you can expect during the interview process:Recruiter Chat: A conversation to understand your background ambitions and exp