Applied AI Operations Lead

AI71; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AI71 is seeking a Manager, Business Operations to keep the Applied AI function running on time and on track. Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, you own the day-to-day mechanics of how the business operates: the reporting cycle, the meeting cadence, the trackers, the follow-ups, and the analysis that sits underneath leadership decisions.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role with a strong emphasis on accuracy and execution.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4 to 8 years of professional experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, corporate development, chief of staff, or a comparable analytical role.
• Experience in management consulting, investment banking, a high-growth technology business, or a similarly demanding environment is preferred.
• Genuine AI fluency. You use AI tools daily to speed up your own work and you look for ways to automate the repetitive parts of the role.
• Exposure to commercial topics such as pipeline, pricing, forecasting, or go-to-market is an advantage.
• Bachelor degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operating cadence for the Applied AI function with leadership meetings, reviews, and planning cycles.
• Maintain KPI and OKR trackers, validate data, flag anomalies and ensure trust in numbers.
• Create recurring reporting packs and dashboards for leadership with consistent formats.
• Own the action and decision log and ensure commitments are delivered.
• Prepare briefing notes and materials for board, investors, and partners.
• Document and improve operating processes as the team grows.
• Conduct research and analysis on business, market, and commercial questions.
• Build models and trackers for pipeline, forecasts, resourcing, and delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and surface blockers.
• Prepare go-to-market materials in collaboration with Commercial leadership.
• Track partnerships activities and next steps.
• Manage project plans and milestones across teams.

Skills

Analytics

AI fluency

Stakeholder mgmt

Go-to-market

Excel & PPT

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Dashboards

Job description

AI71 is seeking a Manager, Business Operations to keep the Applied AI function running on time and on track. Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, you own the day-to-day mechanics of how the business operates: the reporting cycle, the meeting cadence, the trackers, the follow-ups, and the analysis that sits underneath leadership decisions.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role with a strong emphasis on accuracy and execution.