AI Transformation & Strategy Lead – Public Sector, MEA

NTT DATA, Inc.; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an AI Consultant focused on the Public Sector across the Middle East to identify, shape, and accelerate AI transformation initiatives for government and public sector organisations in the UAE.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping define AI strategies, operating models, governance, and adoption roadmaps to deliver measurable outcomes for citizens and agencies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, professional services, business transformation, AI, data, analytics, or related client-facing roles.
• Experience shaping or delivering AI, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience working with public sector organisations in the UAE and wider Middle East region.
• Proven ability to develop AI strategies, operating models, transformation roadmaps, value cases, and executive-level business narratives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, shape, and accelerate AI transformation initiatives for the public sector across the Middle East.
• Define AI strategies, operating models, governance frameworks, adoption approaches, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and develop business cases, ROI models, and proof-of-concept plans.

Skills

Consulting

Public sector UAE

AI strategy

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Executive storytelling

Arabic language

English language

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking an AI Consultant focused on the Public Sector across the Middle East to identify, shape, and accelerate AI transformation initiatives for government and public sector organisations in the UAE.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping define AI strategies, operating models, governance, and adoption roadmaps to deliver measurable outcomes for citizens and agencies.