TL;DR

AI Lead (AI Engineering): Responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and performance management of all AI-related roles and initiatives within the AI Center of Excellence (CoE) with an accent on ensuring AI efforts are aligned with business objectives. Focus on building and scaling AI capabilities, monitoring performance through KPIs, and ensuring responsible AI practices are embedded throughout the organization.

Location: Must be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company

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What you will do

Oversee and coordinate all AI-related roles including architects, AI Strategy Lead, Governance Lifecycle Management and Adoption Lead.
Ensure alignment of AI COE initiatives with enterprise-wide business goals and lead cross-functional collaboration across departments to integrate AI solutions.
Serve as the “go-to” person for AI.
Monitor performance metrics and KPIs for the AI COE Team.
Represent the CoE in executive forums and communicate AI strategy to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in AI leadership roles, preferably in enterprise environments.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional AI teams and delivering strategic AI initiatives.
Deep technical expertise in AI/ML technologies, platforms, and methodologies.
Strong understanding of AI governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.