Executive AI Portfolio & Transformation Lead

Confidential

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Confidential in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior AI Portfolio & Program Manager to lead a cross-functional portfolio spanning AI, GenAI, Data and Digital Innovation, aligning stakeholders and driving accountability to ensure investments deliver measurable business value.

You will govern dashboards, prepare executive reports, and steer multi-project delivery, partnering with AI engineers, data scientists, product owners, business analysts, and external vendors to achieve strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

10+ years of PM/Program/Portfolio Management experience.
5+ years managing large-scale AI, Data, Digital Transformation, or Technology portfolios.
Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Outstanding verbal, written, and executive presentation skills.
Experience engaging with C-Level executives and senior stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Strong governance, risk management, and reporting experience.
Experience establishing PMO and portfolio management practices.
Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-PgMP, PMI-PfMP preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and govern a portfolio of AI, GenAI, Data, and Innovation initiatives.
Prioritize and monitor AI investments, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
Establish portfolio governance, reporting frameworks, and KPI tracking.
Drive executive-level visibility of portfolio status, risks, dependencies, and business value.
Oversee multiple concurrent AI projects from initiation through deployment.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Vendors.
Manage timelines, budgets, resources, dependencies, and risk mitigation plans.
Ensure successful delivery while maintaining quality, governance, and stakeholder alignment.