Assistant Manager - AI

Dubai Racing Club; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Racing Club is seeking an AI Solutions Lead to partner with departments, identify AI-enabled improvements, and guide end-to-end AI initiatives across the organization.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, gathering requirements, and recommending automation and AI technologies to improve operations and event planning while ensuring governance and security. Training and change management are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/AI/Data Science or related field.
• Professional AI or cloud certifications desirable.
• Minimum 3 years IT experience including AI projects.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technology projects.
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with departments to identify AI-enabled process improvements.
• Gather business requirements and assess AI feasibility.
• Recommend AI technologies and automation solutions.
• Lead AI project implementations within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Coordinate with IT and external vendors for AI solutions.
• Develop governance guidelines for AI use and security.
• Deliver training and change management for AI adoption.
• Monitor performance and user adoption of AI tools.

Skills

AI knowledge

LLMs

Automation

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/AI/Data Science

AI/cloud certifications desirable

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Azure AI

OpenAI

Google AI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with all departments to identify business processes and operational challenges that can be enhanced through Artificial Intelligence solutions.
• Conduct business requirement gathering, process analysis, and feasibility assessments for AI initiatives.
• Recommend suitable AI technologies, automation solutions, and digital innovations aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of AI projects across the organization, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budget.
• Identify opportunities to implement AI tools and intelligent automation to support the planning, coordination, and execution of racing events, improving operational efficiency and service delivery where applicable.
• Work closely with Racing Operations, Hospitality, Security, Finance, HR, Marketing, and other departments to identify event-specific AI use cases and implement practical solutions.
• Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and technology partners for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with the IT team to ensure seamless integration of AI applications with existing enterprise systems.
• Monitor the effectiveness, performance, and user adoption of implemented AI solutions, recommending enhancements where required.
• Ensure all AI implementations comply with organizational IT policies, cybersecurity standards, data privacy requirements, and AI governance principles.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows using AI technologies.
• Develop business cases, project plans, implementation roadmaps, and management reports for AI initiatives.
• Deliver training, awareness sessions, and user support to promote successful adoption of AI technologies across the organization.
• Research emerging AI technologies and industry best practices, recommending innovative solutions to support continuous business improvement and digital transformation.
• Develop AI governance guidelines, standards, and best practices to ensure the responsible, secure, and effective use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Support organizational change management activities to facilitate successful AI adoption.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the IT Manager.

Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Technologies, Digital Transformation, or Project Management are desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Information Technology, including experience in AI implementation, digital transformation, business process automation, or related technology initiatives.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technology projects and engaging with business stakeholders.
• Experience implementing enterprise AI platforms, Generative AI solutions, intelligent automation tools, or analytics platforms is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and intelligent automation technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, OpenAI, Google AI, or equivalent technologies.
• Strong business process analysis and requirements gathering skills.
• Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Knowledge of AI governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively across business functions.

Key Competencies

• Business Partnership
• Innovation & Digital Transformation
• AI Solution Delivery
• Project Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Change Management
• Customer Focus
• Planning & Organizing
• Accountability & Results Orientation