AI Business Partner – Property & Buildings

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Dubai is hiring an experienced AI Business Partner to work with the Property & Buildings Business Unit. This role will define the AI agenda, translate business priorities into actionable plans, and oversee the delivery of AI solutions. Candidates should have at least 8–10 years of Middle East experience, a strong background in the AEC sector, and familiarity with tools like P6, Aconex, and Power BI. The position emphasizes leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in the Middle East.
• Experience in the AEC / Construction sector is essential.
• Strong background in project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Define AI agenda and shape use cases with measurable impact.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of AI solutions.
• Track KPIs and provide executive-ready reporting.

Skills

Leadership and stakeholder engagement

Experience in PMS within the AEC / Construction sector

Delivering digital or AI-enabled solutions

Tools

P6

Aconex

ACC

Power BI

Job description

WSP in the Middle East are seeking a highly experienced AI Business Partner to partner directly with the Property & Buildings (P&B Business Unit) leadership across the Middle East. This senior role acts as the bridge between business strategy, programme delivery, and applied AI, ensuring Property & Buildings (P&B Business Unit) priorities are translated into practical, scalable, and high-value solutions.

You will serve as the single point of accountability for defining the Property & Buildings (P&B Business Unit) AI agenda, shaping use cases with measurable business impact, and ensuring solutions are successfully delivered, adopted, and embedded across major construction programmes.

Responsibilities

Strategic AI Partnership

• Serve as the dedicated AI Business Partner and primary interface for Property & Buildings (P&B Business Unit) leadership and delivery teams.
• Translate business priorities into a coherent, actionable AI roadmap.
• Advise senior leaders on AI opportunities, constraints, and strategic implications.

Use‑Case Identification & Value Creation

• Identify, assess, and prioritise high‑impact AI use cases across the Project Management lifecycle.
• Develop business cases, KPIs, ROI assessments, and value‑realisation plans.
• Maintain a structured, transparent pipeline from discovery to scale.

Delivery, Adoption & Change Management

• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of AI solutions for Property & Buildings (P&B Business Unit).
• Ensure readiness and suitability for live project environments.
• Lead adoption and behavioural change to maximise realised value.

Governance, Risk & Assurance

• Establish and maintain an AI governance framework for Property & Buildings (P&B Business Unit).
• Ensure compliance with data, confidentiality, IP, and risk controls.
• Support client‑facing conversations on responsible AI.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Track KPIs, benefits, and performance of all initiatives.
• Provide executive‑ready reporting.
• Refine the Property & Buildings (P&B Business Unit) AI roadmap based on measured outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of Middle East experience.
• Strong background in PMS within the AEC / Construction sector.
• Proven experience delivering digital or AI‑enabled solutions.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience

• Tools: P6, Aconex, ACC, Power BI.
• Exposure to GenAI, automation, analytics.
• Experience within enterprise governance environments.