AI Transformation Director: Enterprise Data & AI Leadership

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

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.