Engagement Manager

Polluxa, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

AI71 is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead high-impact AI consulting engagements across industries. You will blend strategic advisory with hands-on AI implementation, guiding clients from challenge definition to solution delivery.

You will manage diverse teams of data engineers, AI/ML experts and business analysts, build executive-facing deliverables, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while mentoring junior consultants.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in management/strategy consulting.
• 2-3 years as Engagement Manager or equivalent.
• Expertise in AI/ML, data engineering, cloud architecture, and SDLC.
• Strong client-facing and executive communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to support client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of AI consulting engagements.
• Understand client business challenges and design AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead analysis of data sets to inform AI roadmaps and decisions.
• Manage cross-functional teams of data engineers, AI/ML experts, and analysts.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and sponsors to align on scope.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure scalable, secure AI solutions.
• Lead development of AI strategy deliverables and presentations to leadership.
• Mentor and coach team members in consulting, AI and leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks in AI development and implementation.
• Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing within AI teams.

Skills

AI/ML

Data engineering

Cloud architecture

SDLC

Project management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

About Us

AI71, a pioneering AI (Artificial Intelligence) company launched by Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and VentureOne, stands as a pivotal movement in the realm of AI innovation. Leveraging the globally top-ranked Falcon AI models from the Technology Innovation Institute, AI71's focus spans across multi-domain advancements, initially targeting the medical, education, and legal sectors. We specialize in turning innovation into impact. If you're ready to lead a world-class software engineering team at the intersection of AI and venture building, then AI71 is the place for you.

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Engagement Manager to lead high-impact projects for our AI software and solutions consulting practice. In this critical role, you will deliver transformative AI strategies and implementations for our clients across various industries. This role combines strategic and technical leadership to spearhead the firm's cutting-edge AI advisory and implementation services. The ideal candidate will have a blend of top-tier consulting experience and deep AI/data expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of AI consulting engagements, ensuring projects are executed flawlessly and achieve desired business outcomes for clients
• Develop a deep understanding of client's business challenges, objectives and become a trusted advisor in designing AI-enabled solutions
• Structure and lead analysis of complex data sets to uncover insights that drive strategic recommendations for AI roadmaps, operating models and technology decisions
• Manage diverse teams spanning data engineers, AI/ML experts, business analysts and client personnel to deliver AI solutions within scope, timeline and budget
• Build meaningful relationships with key client stakeholders and executive sponsors to manage expectations and gain buy-in
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure AI solutions are architected for scalability, security and ethical AI principles
• Lead development of AI strategy deliverables, implementation blueprints and effective presentations to communicate findings to leadership
• Mentor and coach team members to help them grow consulting, AI and leadership capabilities
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with AI solution development and implementation
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous learning and knowledge sharing within AI consulting teams

Requirements

• 5-7 years of management/strategy consulting experience, including 2-3 years as an Engagement Manager or equivalent role
• Expertise in AI/ML technologies, data engineering, cloud architecture, and software development life cycles
• MBB consulting experience
• Demonstrated ability to structure and solve ambiguous, data-driven business problems
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills with ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
• Proven project management skills with experience in leading cross-functional, global teams
• Ability to travel as required to support client engagements
• Bachelor's degree required from top rated university; graduate degree or MBA preferred
• Passion for AI's potential to drive transformative business impact