AI & GenAI Project Lead | CNS Middle East | Abu Dhabi, UAE

CNS Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CNS Middle East in Abu Dhabi seeks an AI & GenAI Project Lead to drive enterprise AI initiatives from planning to production. You will lead LLM application development, Azure AI implementations, budgeting, and vendor management in a high‑visibility role.

The role requires a strong math/AI academic background and 6+ years in software/data/ML engineering, with 2+ years building production‑ready LLMs and hands‑on Azure platform expertise. UAE work authorization is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in AI/ML/Data Science/Probability.
• 6+ years in Software/Data/ML engineering.
• 2+ years building production-grade LLM applications.
• Strong experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, and Power Platform.
• Experience delivering AI projects with budgeting, timelines, and vendor oversight.
• Proven ability to write RFPs and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Legal work authorization and availability in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise‑grade AI and Generative AI initiatives from planning to production.
• Architect and deploy LLM applications across enterprise workflows.
• Configure Azure AI tools including Foundry, OpenAI, Copilot Studio, and Power Platform.
• Oversee AI project delivery, budgeting, milestones, and scheduling.
• Manage RFPs, vendor evaluations, contracts, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, product managers, and leadership.
• Establish governance, metrics, security, and compliance for AI deployments.
• Maintain project documentation, architecture blueprints, risk registers, and reports.

Skills

Software Engineering

Data Engineering

ML Engineering

Azure Foundry

Azure OpenAI

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

RFPs

Education

Bachelor’s in Mathematics

Master’s in AI/ML/Data Science/Probability

Tools

Azure OpenAI

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced artificial intelligence initiatives, generative AI projects, and enterprise digital transformation in Abu Dhabi, UAE, CNS Middle East is actively seeking an accomplished AI & GenAI Project Lead for a permanent full-time professional engagement. In this vital strategic leadership role, you will drive enterprise AI initiatives from planning to production, leveraging strong expertise in Large Language Model (LLM) applications and end‑to‑end project delivery. Bringing a rigorously enforced mathematical and artificial intelligence academic background alongside progressive professional experience, you will empower global enterprise operations to achieve uncompromised operational efficiency, intelligent automation, and scalable innovation. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high executive visibility, and professional growth within a premier regional technology solutions and digital systems integration enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As an AI & GenAI Project Lead supporting CNS Middle East in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of generative AI project lifecycles, Azure AI ecosystem integration, project budgeting, timelines, RFPs, and vendor management.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include building and deploying LLM applications, orchestrating Azure OpenAI and Copilot Studio implementations, managing stakeholder alignment, and ensuring strict compliance with enterprise standards.

You will operate in a collaborative enterprise R&D environment while partnering directly with global engineering squads, client stakeholders, and senior talent acquisition specialists like Syed Naveed.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise‑grade artificial intelligence and Generative AI initiatives through complete lifecycles from initial planning to production deployment.
• Architect, develop, and deploy robust Large Language Model (LLM) applications and cognitive services across enterprise workflows.
• Administer and configure advanced cloud AI tooling including Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, and Power Platform.
• Oversee comprehensive AI project delivery, resource allocation, financial budgeting, milestone tracking, and schedule adherence.
• Manage Request for Proposals (RFPs), vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and third‑party technology partnerships.
• Collaborate seamlessly with software engineers, data scientists, product managers, and executive leadership during development cycles.
• Establish rigorous governance frameworks, model evaluation metrics, security protocols, and compliance standards for AI deployments.
• Maintain meticulous project documentation, architectural blueprints, risk registers, and technical delivery reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Mandatory Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Probability, or a closely related quantitative field (strictly enforced requirement).
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive professional experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or Machine Learning Engineering.
• Minimum of 2+ years of dedicated, hands‑on professional expertise building and deploying production‑grade LLM applications.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise working extensively with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, and Power Platform.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in AI project delivery, financial budgeting, timeline management, and vendor oversight.
• Deep practical experience writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluating technical vendor proposals.
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, technical documentation skills, and professional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Advanced professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier multinational technology consulting firms, enterprise software companies, or AI research labs.
• Hands‑on familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, Qdrant, Milvus), retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), and MLOps pipelines.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management (ITSM) ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira) and Agile project management methodologies.
• Active participation in AI research publications, open‑source LLM frameworks, or regional technology innovation communities.

Application Information

• Company Website: https://www.cns-me.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise AI Leadership Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Abu Dhabi AI Project Lead Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Engagement (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this AI & GenAI Project Lead position through CNS Middle East, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your quantitative background (Math Bachelor’s and AI/ML/Data Science Master’s), Azure OpenAI/Copilot Studio portfolio, and proven AI project delivery history.