AI Transformation Director - AI and Data

Triumphs of Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an experienced Program Director - Data & AI Transformation to steer large-scale enterprise programs across data, AI, technology and digital innovation. You will lead strategy, governance, architecture alignment and executive stakeholder management to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires building scalable Data & AI capabilities, establishing Centers of Excellence, and driving ROI through data-driven insights and intelligent automation at scale across geographies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong background in Data & AI transformation, digital transformation, technology strategy, or enterprise architecture.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex workstreams and large cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, AI/ML, analytics, cloud, and enterprise technology ecosystems.
• Experience developing Data & AI strategies, operating models, governance frameworks, and roadmaps.
• Strong C-suite and executive stakeholder management experience.
• Experience building or scaling Data & AI Centres of Excellence.
• Strong commercial, financial, risk, and benefits-realization experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale enterprise transformation programs from strategy through execution and benefits realization.
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks, steering committees, governance forums, and operating rhythms.
• Provide delivery oversight across multiple workstreams, ensuring scope, timelines, quality, risks, and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Drive escalation management and resolution of critical program issues.
• Provide executive-level reporting on program progress, risks, financials, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to enterprise standards.

Skills

Data & AI Transformation

Program Leadership

Enterprise Transformation

AI Strategy

Data Strategy

Enterprise Architecture

Executive Stakeholder Management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Program Director - Data & AI Transformation to lead large-scale enterprise transformation programs across data, AI, technology, and digital innovation.

The role will be responsible for strategic program leadership, governance, architecture alignment, senior stakeholder management, and building scalable Data & AI capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing complex enterprise transformation programs, advising senior executives, driving enterprise-wide Data & AI initiatives, and building high-performing teams and Centres of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership & Governance

• Lead large-scale enterprise transformation programs from strategy through execution and benefits realization.
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks, steering committees, governance forums, and operating rhythms.
• Provide delivery oversight across multiple workstreams, ensuring scope, timelines, quality, risks, and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Drive escalation management and resolution of critical program issues.
• Provide executive-level reporting on program progress, risks, financials, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to enterprise standards.

2. Data & AI Strategy

• Define and execute enterprise Data & AI strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI and data use cases based on business value, feasibility, and strategic importance.
• Develop AI operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps.
• Drive innovation initiatives and adoption of emerging AI and data technologies.
• Establish mechanisms to measure business impact, value realization, and ROI from Data & AI investments.

3. Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy

• Provide strategic direction on enterprise architecture and technology alignment across transformation programs.
• Ensure solution architecture aligns with enterprise technology strategy, business objectives, security, and scalability requirements.
• Drive interoperability across applications, data platforms, and technology ecosystems.
• Ensure Data & AI solutions can scale across the enterprise.

4. Executive & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior business and technology leadership.
• Manage relationships with C-suite executives, business leaders, technology leaders, and external partners.
• Lead steering committees and executive governance forums.
• Translate complex technology, data, and AI topics into clear business outcomes and decisions.
• Drive alignment across business units and geographically distributed teams.

5. Transformation & Innovation

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives involving Data, AI, Analytics, Automation, and Digital Technologies.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and advanced analytics to improve business performance.
• Establish and scale Data & AI Centres of Excellence.
• Drive adoption, change management, and organizational readiness.
• Track transformation outcomes and ensure realization of expected business benefits.

6. Risk, Financial & Performance Management

• Own program-level risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation management.
• Monitor program budgets, financial performance, and investment outcomes.
• Establish KPIs and success measures for transformation initiatives.
• Ensure programs remain aligned with strategic objectives and expected business value.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong background in Data & AI transformation, digital transformation, technology strategy, or enterprise architecture.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex workstreams and large cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, AI/ML, analytics, cloud, and enterprise technology ecosystems.
• Experience developing Data & AI strategies, operating models, governance frameworks, and roadmaps.
• Strong C-suite and executive stakeholder management experience.
• Experience building or scaling Data & AI Centres of Excellence.
• Strong commercial, financial, risk, and benefits-realization experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and program execution levels.

Key Skills

Data & AI Transformation | Program Leadership | Enterprise Transformation | AI Strategy | Data Strategy | Program Governance | Enterprise Architecture | Digital Transformation | Executive Stakeholder Management | AI/ML | Data Platforms | Benefits Realization