Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics (Relocation to Dubai)

Position: Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics💰Compensation: AED 55,000 - AED 75,000 per month + up to 25% Performance Bonus (Tax-Free)📦 Total Annual Package: Up to AED 1,143,300 (Tax-Free)📍Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site) with relocation assistance and visa supportAre you the 1 in 50,638 Data Leaders who is more excited about architecting bulletproof systems than presenting slides and believes that "good enough" data is a catastrophic failure?Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you here at Puffy.Your Mission: To take the helm of our e-commerce data operations and architect the enterprise-grade data infrastructure that powers our entire business. You will establish the gold standard for data reliability and governance, enabling confident, data-driven growth in a competitive global market.What Is In It For You:This isn't just another "data analytics" role. This is your chance to become a true industry architect.Architect a Bulletproof Data Infrastructure. You won't just analyze data—you will own the entire end-to-end data flow. You will build automated validation systems, design resilient data pipelines, and implement the observability frameworks that make data disasters a thing of the past.Partner with the 1%. Work directly with our Forbes Council Member CEO and a leadership team of proven experts, gaining firsthand exposure to the strategic decisions and high-velocity execution that drives a global brand.Experience a World-Class Lifestyle. Based at our dynamic Dubai headquarters, you will benefit from a tax-free income and an international lifestyle in one of the world's most advanced cities, with full relocation and visa support.Master an AI-Native Toolbox. While other companies are still fixing daily tracking errors, you will be architecting a zero-tolerance data quality culture and implementing automated validation, monitoring, and alerting in a truly AI-native environment, giving you a competitive advantage few Data leaders in the world will have.What You'll Own:Data Quality Infrastructure (Your #1 Priority)Audit existing tracking setup (GA4, GTM, Shopify, Klaviyo, ad platforms) and fix every configuration errorBuild automated validation systems that catch bugs before humans see themImplement pre-leadership QA processes with hard gates (reports don't go out until they pass)Create monitoring and alerting: know within minutes when tracking breaks, not days laterTechnical Architecture & ReliabilityDesign and maintain server-side tracking implementation for attribution accuracyArchitect data pipelines that handle $2M+ monthly ad spend tracking without errorsOwn end-to-end data flow: website events → collection → transformation → warehouse → reportingEstablish technical standards: "Here's how we ALWAYS configure X" documentationOperational ExcellenceBuild the QA checklist: specific validation steps before any report reaches the CEOImplement data observability: automated anomaly detection, metric health dashboardsCreate runbooks: when X breaks, here's exactly how to fix it in under 2 hoursEnforce zero-tolerance culture: accuracy over speed, every timeTeam Leadership & ProcessManage existing Analytics Manager + 2 Data Specialists with focus on quality over quantityTrain team on proper setup procedures and validation protocolsSay "no" to ad-hoc requests that compromise data qualityBuild scalable processes: solve problems once, systematicallyStrategic Projects (Once Quality is Bulletproof)Drive server-side tracking migration for cookie-less futureImplement advanced attribution models for multi-channel $24M+ annual ad spendScale analytics infrastructure for international expansionWho You Are:Must-Have Technical Chops7+ years in digital analytics with proven track record of owning data quality in high-stakes B2C environmentsExpert-level knowledge: GA4, GTM, server-side tracking, data pipeline architecture, e-commerce trackingCan diagnose and fix tracking setup errors across the entire stack - you don't just identify problems, you solve themStrong technical skills: SQL expert (can write complex queries in your sleep), Python or R proficiency for data validationData engineering knowledge: Understand ETL/ELT, data warehousing, API integrations, event-driven architectureExperience building data quality systems: Automated validation checks, data observability, monitoring frameworksThe Operational MindsetYou're a builder, not a presenter: More excited about architecting systems than making slidesZero-bug mentality: You take it personally when bad data gets throughProcess-driven: You document, systematize, and scale solutionsComfortable saying no: Protect data quality even when it's politically inconvenientFirefighter turned fire-preventer: You've dealt with data disasters and built systems to prevent themLeadership & CommunicationProven team leadership: Can manage 3+ person analytics team with focus on quality and growthCan explain technical issues to non-technical executives without dumbing it down or over-complicatingEnforce standards: Your team knows accuracy is non-negotiableCross-functional influence: Work with engineering, marketing, and product to fix data at the sourceIdeal Background:You've done this before:"I reduced data quality incidents by 90% at [Company] by implementing [specific systems]""I architected the tracking infrastructure that handled $XXM in ad spend with 99.9% accuracy""I built automated validation that caught errors before they reached leadership""I led the server-side tracking migration that solved our attribution problems"Bonus Points For:Experience with data observability tools (Monte Carlo, Great Expectations, dbt tests)Background in analytics engineering or data reliability engineeringTrack record in high-growth e-commerce (sleep, wellness, DTC)Experience with attribution modeling for multi-channel marketingBuilt data quality systems that scaled internationallyThe Puffy DNAWe’re restless, perpetually hungry, and fast paced, driven by an unwavering belief that we can outperform any competitor - regardless of their size. Let's understand what success means for you:Be the Owner: We seek team members who take ownership of their work. You are given the autonomy to make decisions and the expectation to see them through. You proactively identify and solve problems beyond your defined role, because you’re accountable for results - not activity.Execute with Urgency: Our mission demands relentless speed and precision. We thrive in a high-stakes, dynamic environment by making thoughtful decisions quickly, acting decisively and operating with a constant sense of purpose that separates us from the competition.Demand Excellence: We are not here to do what's easy; we are here to solve the hard problems that others can't. You will push the boundaries of your craft and insist on the highest standards to deliver impactful results.Go All-In: When the mission demands it, we rally as one team to cross the finish line. Critical projects require critical commitment, and here, going all-in means you’ll grow faster, achieve more, and be part of wins worth working for.✨ Your Total Compensation & Benefits💰 Compensation:Monthly performance bonuses (up to 10%)Tax-free incomeAnnual return flight allowance to your home countryParking allowance (up to AED 7,800 annually)🏥 Health & Protection:Premium worldwide health coverage (AED 1Million limit)Life insurance & Personal Accident Insurance (24x monthly salary)🌴 Time Off:22 working days annual leave + UAE public holidays🌍 Relocation Support (International Hires):UAE work visa sponsorshipInternational flights & airport transfers14-day 4-star hotel accommodation📚 Work Environment:AI First organization with access to AI-native tool stackPremium office environment in Dubai Internet CityLearning & development opportunitiesInternational team collaboration (14+ nationalities)✅ Other Benefits:End of Service Gratuity per UAE lawReady to Shape Your Story?Click "Apply" and take the first step.