AI Lead

Virtusa; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai seeks an experienced AI Lead to oversee AI initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives. This role requires a visionary leader who can monitor performance and implement AI governance standards. Candidates should have an advanced degree in AI, at least 10 years of leadership experience in AI, and strong communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of AI within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in AI leadership roles, preferably in enterprise environments.
• Deep technical expertise in AI/ML technologies, platforms and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of AI governance, ethics and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all AI-related roles in the AI Center of Excellence.
• Ensure alignment of AI initiatives with enterprise-wide business goals.
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs for the AI CoE Team.

Skills

AI leadership

Stakeholder management

Performance management

AI governance

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in AI/ML/Data Science

Job description

Job Description:

The AI Lead is responsible for the strategic oversight coordination and performance management of all AI-related roles and initiatives within the AI Center of Excellence (CoE). This role ensures that AI efforts are aligned with business objectives, fosters cross-functional collaboration and enforces governance and ethical standards across AI projects and capabilities. The AI Lead will serve as a visionary leader across AI disciplines, building and scaling AI capabilities, monitoring performance through KPIs and ensuring responsible AI practices are embedded throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and serve as the go-to person for AI within Omantel.
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs for AI COE Team.
• Represent the CoE in executive forums and communicate AI strategy to senior stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters 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.
• Experience with performance management and KPI tracking for AI functions.