Head of Data & AI (AI)

TL;DR

Head of Data & AI (Data & AI): Building, leading, and scaling the Data & AI business in the Middle East with an accent on senior client relationships and market development. Focus on strengthening the firm’s presence within large-scale national transformation programs and scaling a high-caliber professional team in the public sector.

Location: Based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with responsibility for KSA and UAE

Company

Global leader in technology transformation with 440,000 team members across 50+ countries.

What you will do

• Grow the Data & AI portfolio in the Middle East, taking full accountability for market development and revenue growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government and enterprise stakeholders, particularly in the Public Sector.
• Establish and scale the Data & AI organization in Saudi Arabia, starting from a small core team.
• Define and execute the local Data & AI strategy aligned with regional ambitions.
• Coordinate with global and regional leaders to deliver integrated client solutions within a matrix model.

Requirements

• Experience from a Tier 1 consulting company.
• Strong credibility in Data & AI-led transformations.
• Proven track record in building business relationships and scaling teams.
• Arabic language proficiency is required.
• Deep understanding of and experience in Middle Eastern markets (KSA and UAE).

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment focused on innovation.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale national transformation programs.
• Diverse and inclusive global organization.
• Entrepreneurial environment motivated by building business in a developing market.