Senior AI & Data Manager

Hiring Manager : Thomas Couronne, Senior Director Data and AI

Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Brand : Beyond ONE

Mission Statement

At Beyond ONE, we re redefining roles and breaking barriers to create a world where everyone has the power to drive their own digital journey.

We re a dynamic, fast-growing team on a mission to Think Beyond, Achieve Together, and Deliver for Impact in high-growth markets worldwide.

Since 2021, we ve 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 1,600 across seven countries, we re building a revolutionary platform.

Here, your engineering expertise won t just build technology. It will shape experiences, elevate communities, and empower users to control their digital lives.

If you re driven to innovate with meaning and make a lasting impact, join us in creating a better, more connected future.

Role Purpose

• Why this role matters : As a key enabler within our Data & AI organization, you will drive the end-to-end delivery of machine learning, data science, and AI products that unlock business value. You will act as the strategic link between business objectives and technical execution, playing a crucial role in Beyond ONE s transformation into an AI-driven company.
• What success looks like : In your first year, you will structure and lead a clear roadmap for AI and data product delivery by understanding business needs, prioritizing impact-driven initiatives, aligning resources, and driving cross-functional execution. You will bring clarity and focus to a complex ecosystem by organizing deliverables and managing trade-offs across regions and technical stacks.
• Why this is for you : If you're ready to be at the center of AI transformation and own the strategy and execution of AI products in a fast-evolving digital environment, this role offers the chance to make immediate and visible impact.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will :

Act as the product owner for AI, machine learning, and data science initiatives understanding business needs, shaping roadmaps, and ensuring delivery across functions.

Coordinate data science and AI experts alongside business stakeholders to define priorities, structure deliverables, and align on measurable outcomes.

Build and manage the roadmap for AI and data products, ensuring business alignment, resource availability, and technical feasibility.

Collaborate with teams across Engineering, Data Science, Product, BI, and regional markets to drive platform-wide consistency and delivery excellence.

Ensure ongoing stakeholder engagement, setting priorities and timelines across a diverse set of ongoing initiatives.

Translate complex business problems into actionable, data-enabled opportunities that create tangible business impact.

Qualifications & Attributes

We re seeking someone who embodies the following :

Must-haves : Deep understanding of machine learning capabilities, use cases, and value creation; proven experience collaborating with data scientists and technical teams to deliver real-world AI / ML applications. Strong grasp of common data challenges, including data quality, availability, and infrastructure constraints.

Nice-to-haves : Familiarity with data product management frameworks, MLOps practices, or enterprise-level AI deployments.

Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term product vision against urgent business needs.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable aligning priorities across technical and non-technical audiences.

Operates well in cross-functional environments, coordinating among multiple business and technical teams in dynamic settings.

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