UAE National - Product Owner – Database Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-02-27]
(ID: 33661)
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Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the biggest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas.
EGA is owned by Mubadala Investment Company of Abu Dhabi and Investment Corporation of Dubai, and is the largest company jointly owned by the two Emirates. As a team of more than 7,000 people around the world, we share a drive to fulfil our purpose and achieve our mission, while living our values. Our leadership ensures that we demonstrate a culture of innovation and responsibility as well as a robust corporate governance for our long-term success. Aluminium is among the world’s most versatile metals, and our global customers transform it into products that make modern life possible. Our aluminium is the biggest made-in-the-UAE export after oil and gas. We produce one-in-every 25 tonnes of aluminium made worldwide - four per cent of the world’s total production and almost half of the aluminium produced in the Gulf. EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations from bauxite mining to the production of cast metal and recycling. EGA’s operations include an aluminium smelter and an alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, an aluminium smelter in Dubai, and a bauxite mine in the Republic of Guinea and a specialty foundry in Germany, and an aluminium recycling plant in the United States.... |
UAE National - Product Owner – Database
Job Overview:
Join Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) at an exciting time as we aim to become a digital lighthouse for the region and the global industry. We are looking for a dynamic Product Owner – Database who will be responsible for leading end-to-end database solutions. This strategic role involves optimizing the database landscape, adopting a hybrid model of traditional and cloud databases, and evolving the product offerings. You will be accountable for the multi-year product vision that maximizes current and future business value across all areas of the organization. This position is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.
Job Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Information Technology and Services
Job Function: Database Management and Product Ownership
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic planning and execution of database installations, configurations, and maintenance.
- Ensure optimal performance, high availability, and robust security of database systems.
- Oversee performance monitoring, change management, and application of patches and upgrades.
- Develop and enforce comprehensive database standards, policies, and best practices.
- Guide data modeling and advanced database design efforts to support organizational objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of database administrators (DBAs).
- Conduct regular performance reviews and manage team dynamics to ensure productivity and engagement.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.
- Ensure databases comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Lead regular security audits, risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive database backup and recovery strategies.
- Ensure effective disaster recovery plans and business continuity processes are in place.
- Lead regular testing and validation of recovery plans for data protection and rapid restoration.
- Foster strong relationships with software developers, network administrators, and other IT professionals.
- Advocate for database needs and priorities within the broader IT and business strategy.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from a university accredited by UAE authorities.
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle DBA, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) are a plus.
Experience:
- Proven experience as a Database Manager or similar role.
- Extensive experience with database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).
- Experience in managing a team of DBAs.
- Strong experience in leading agile projects as a Product Owner and Scrum Master.
- Formal project management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management, or equivalent.
- Proven understanding of project management techniques in an agile environment.
- Experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives.
- Experience of engaging and managing third parties (vendors, consultants, etc.).
- Experience working with design teams to deliver top user experience (UX) and user interface (UI).
- Good to have experience in delivering advanced analytics, digital automation, and robotization projects.
- IT, automation, and control system experience is advantageous.
Skills:
Technical:
- Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Agile/Digital Experience:
- Experienced in facilitating agile ceremonies, managing a backlog/release plan, tracking team metrics, and removing blockers.
- Deep experience leading teams in an agile setting.
- Strong people management and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership in database management and digital transformation.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment fostering continuous learning and collaboration.
About the company
Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the biggest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas.
Together, we innovate aluminium to make modern life possible.
We operate aluminium smelters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, an alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, and a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea.
Aluminium is among the world’s most versatile metals, and our global customers transform it into products that make modern life possible – from smartphones and building materials to food packaging and car parts.
Our aluminium is the biggest made-in-the-UAE export after oil and gas, bringing in billions of dollars of export revenue each year contributing to the diversification of the national economy.
Four per cent of the world’s aluminium production or almost half of the aluminium produced in the Gulf Cooperation Council, is made by us. That means approximately one in every 25 tonnes of aluminium is UAE-made.
Job Overview:
Join Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) at an exciting time as we aim to become a digital lighthouse for the region and the global industry. We are looking for a dynamic Product Owner – Database who will be responsible for leading end-to-end database solutions. This strategic role involves optimizing the database landscape, adopting a hybrid model of traditional and cloud databases, and evolving the product offerings. You will be accountable for the multi-year product vision that maximizes current and future business value across all areas of the organization. This position is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.
Job Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Information Technology and Services
Job Function: Database Management and Product Ownership
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic planning and execution of database installations, configurations, and maintenance.
- Ensure optimal performance, high availability, and robust security of database systems.
- Oversee performance monitoring, change management, and application of patches and upgrades.
- Develop and enforce comprehensive database standards, policies, and best practices.
- Guide data modeling and advanced database design efforts to support organizational objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of database administrators (DBAs).
- Conduct regular performance reviews and manage team dynamics to ensure productivity and engagement.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.
- Ensure databases comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Lead regular security audits, risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive database backup and recovery strategies.
- Ensure effective disaster recovery plans and business continuity processes are in place.
- Lead regular testing and validation of recovery plans for data protection and rapid restoration.
- Foster strong relationships with software developers, network administrators, and other IT professionals.
- Advocate for database needs and priorities within the broader IT and business strategy.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from a university accredited by UAE authorities.
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle DBA, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) are a plus.
Experience:
- Proven experience as a Database Manager or similar role.
- Extensive experience with database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).
- Experience in managing a team of DBAs.
- Strong experience in leading agile projects as a Product Owner and Scrum Master.
- Formal project management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management, or equivalent.
- Proven understanding of project management techniques in an agile environment.
- Experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives.
- Experience of engaging and managing third parties (vendors, consultants, etc.).
- Experience working with design teams to deliver top user experience (UX) and user interface (UI).
- Good to have experience in delivering advanced analytics, digital automation, and robotization projects.
- IT, automation, and control system experience is advantageous.
Skills:
Technical:
- Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Agile/Digital Experience:
- Experienced in facilitating agile ceremonies, managing a backlog/release plan, tracking team metrics, and removing blockers.
- Deep experience leading teams in an agile setting.
- Strong people management and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership in database management and digital transformation.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment fostering continuous learning and collaboration.
About the company
Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the biggest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas.
Together, we innovate aluminium to make modern life possible.
We operate aluminium smelters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, an alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, and a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea.
Aluminium is among the world’s most versatile metals, and our global customers transform it into products that make modern life possible – from smartphones and building materials to food packaging and car parts.
Our aluminium is the biggest made-in-the-UAE export after oil and gas, bringing in billions of dollars of export revenue each year contributing to the diversification of the national economy.
Four per cent of the world’s aluminium production or almost half of the aluminium produced in the Gulf Cooperation Council, is made by us. That means approximately one in every 25 tonnes of aluminium is UAE-made.
