Senior Automation & AI Manager

Careem; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology platform in the region is seeking an Automation Program Manager to manage automation solutions. In this role, you will leverage data and machine learning to drive process improvements and enhance service delivery across team functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machine learning and data analytics, with 6+ years of experience in related fields. The position includes the flexibility to work remotely and offers access to healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Healthcare benefits

Fitness reimbursements

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in machine learning program management or analytics.
• Strong understanding of ML fundamentals and tools.
• Experience translating data insights into impactful business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Program manage the end-to-end automation program roadmap.
• Drive change management for successful tool adoption.
• Analyze contact drivers and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Machine Learning Program Management

Python

Data Analysis

SQL

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the role

Careem’s mission includes simplifying and improving the lives of people across our region — and Care plays a vital role in making that mission real. As part of the Care Analytics, Automation, and Project Management team, you’ll use data and technology to enhance how we serve our customers, captains, and partners. From supporting building automation that reduces effort, to driving analytics that uncover experience gaps, you’ll help shape systems that create impact across the region.

This is a hands‑on role within Care where you’ll program manage automation solutions, deliver data‑driven insights, and manage impactful projects. In this position you’ll manage data‑led and AI‑powered initiatives in Care, support in automating workflows, optimizing performance, getting in‑depth data analytics and managing projects that transform how we serve our users, alongside a talented team that’s driving meaningful change.

What you’ll do

• Program manage the end‑to‑end automation program roadmap for Careem Care: including but not limited to self‑service flows, AI‑driven triage, proactive notifications, and escalation automation
• Partner with business and care leads across verticals (Food, Quik, Pay, etc.) to analyze contact drivers, disposition trends, and pain points to identify automation and process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Care and org‑wide Engineering, Product, verticals, data science, and Operations to program manage and support roll‑out AI‑enabled solutions that enhance care efficiency and quality of delivery
• Drive change management to ensure successful adoption of automation tools across Careem’s regional care teams
• Support building care strategy across verticals, closely liaising with functional teams
• Lead cross‑functional projects, managing dependencies, timelines, and risks while maintaining strong stakeholder communication
• Localize and roll‑out solutions tailored and compliant to each market (UAE, Jordan, KSA)
• Explore and pilot emerging AI/ML technologies (e.g., NLP, conversational AI, RPA) to enhance Careem’s automation capabilities
• Build clear documentation of systems, workflows, and success metrics to support scalability and transparency
• Work with real‑world data and translate it into features, signals, and insights
• Improve the way we serve and monitor machine learning models
• Contribute to a strong team culture of learning, iteration, and accountability
• Track performance metrics (contact rate, deflection rate, NPS/CSAT, automation accuracy, FCR) and provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Translate insights into data‑backed actions in coordination with the respective teams
• Champion a “Care‑First Automation” culture — leveraging technology to elevate the customer experience, not just reduce costs

What you need

Must‑haves:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical field
• 6+ years of experience working with machine learning program management, analytics in any form — ideally in tech, e‑commerce, or service excellence organizations
• Solid Python skills, especially with libraries like pandas, NumPy, and scikit‑learn
• A strong grasp of ML fundamentals like classification, regression, cross‑validation, and evaluation metrics
• Familiarity with at least one ML framework such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost
• Advanced analytical capability: proficiency in SQL, Excel, Power BI / Tableau, or other BI tools
• Proven track record of translating data insights into business strategy and measurable impact
• Familiarity with CRM and Care platforms (Zendesk, Salesforce, or equivalent) and workflow automation tools

Nice‑to‑haves

• Exposure to deep learning techniques in call center
• Experience working with large datasets using Spark, Hive, and cloud tools
• Familiarity with model deployment and monitoring workflows (Airflow, MLflow, etc.)
• Interest in solving real operational challenges for customers, captains and partners
• A GitHub profile or project portfolio that shows what you’ve built

What you’ll get

• A chance to work on AI problems, data‑analytics at regional scale that improve lives and drive real business outcomes
• A smart, motivated team that values learning and practical impact
• Flexibility to work remotely, with strong support for collaboration and ownership
• A front‑row seat to how AI is transforming mobility, delivery, and digital services in emerging markets

What we’ll provide you

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes