Senior Manager AI | KBC Technologies | UAE

KBC Technologies; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

KBC Technologies is seeking a Senior Manager AI to lead enterprise-wide AI initiatives in the UAE. You will own AI strategy, data engineering oversight, and digital transformation programs, guiding cross-functional teams and aligning technology with business goals.

Applicants should bring 5–7+ years of executive-level leadership, proven P&L experience, and deep AI know-how. This full-time onsite role reports to the executive team and offers market-competitive compensation and scope for strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7+ years of progressive professional business experience, with significant focus in business management, information technology, or executive leadership.
• Proven executive-level or near-executive leadership experience, ideally with independent P&L management responsibilities.
• Minimum of 5+ years of dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) experience within information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises.
• Deep understanding of artificial intelligence use cases, machine learning workflows, and enterprise data engineering.
• Progressive leadership experience managing cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams across complex organizational contexts.
• Proven track record in innovating and developing new business channels, digital business models, and transformation programs.
• Mandatory eligibility to work in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute enterprise AI strategies and data engineering roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams across enterprise-wide AI transformation programs.
• Drive technology-led business transformations and digital business models.
• Oversee P&L management, budget allocation, and strategic financial business cases for AI investments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Manage audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance tracking across deployments.
• Foster data-driven culture and high-performance engineering environments.
• Partner with vendors, clients, and internal units to deliver scalable AI solutions.

Skills

Executive leadership

AI use cases

Cross-functional teams

P&L management

Data engineering

Transformation programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

KBC Technologies is actively seeking a visionary, experienced, and strategic Senior Manager AI to join our executive leadership team in the UAE on a full-time permanent basis. In this critical artificial intelligence leadership role, you will be responsible for defining, driving, and executing enterprise-wide AI initiatives, data engineering strategies, and technology-led transformation programs. You will leverage your 5 to 7+ years of progressive business and technology management experience—including deep expertise in AI use cases and P&L accountability—to lead cross-functional multidisciplinary teams and foster digital business transformation. This opportunity requires an elite executive leader with a strong foundation in business administration, data management, and enterprise innovation.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Manager AI at KBC Technologies, you will take full executive ownership of artificial intelligence strategy, enterprise program execution, and digital transformation roadmaps across our operations in the UAE. Your day-to-day responsibilities include identifying high-impact AI use cases, overseeing data engineering and business intelligence operations, and leading enterprise-wide initiatives that innovate and develop new digital business models. You will guide cross-functional technical and business teams, influence organizational strategy at the executive level, and manage complex audit, risk, and compliance tracking processes. Furthermore, you will champion technology-led change, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure measurable return on investment across all AI and technology portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute comprehensive enterprise AI strategies, artificial intelligence use cases, and data engineering roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, defining and executing enterprise-wide AI transformation programs.
• Drive technology-led business transformations, pioneering new channels, digital business models, and innovative operational workflows.
• Oversee P&L management, budget allocation, and strategic financial business cases for emerging AI technology investments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to influence strategic organizational direction and align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Manage complex audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance tracking processes across technical deployments.
• Foster enterprise-wide change management, building a data-driven culture and high-performance engineering environment.
• Partner with external vendors, clients, and internal business units to deliver scalable, high-impact AI solutions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7+ years of progressive professional business experience, with significant focus in business management, information technology, or executive leadership.
• Proven executive-level or near-executive leadership experience, ideally with independent P&L management responsibilities.
• Minimum of 5+ years of dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) experience within information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises.
• Deep understanding of artificial intelligence use cases, machine learning workflows, and enterprise data engineering.
• Progressive leadership experience managing cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams across complex organizational contexts.
• Proven track record in innovating and developing new business channels, digital business models, and transformation programs.
• Mandatory eligibility to work in the UAE.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications in artificial intelligence, Business Intelligence (BI), Data Management, or Project Management (e.g., PMP, TOGAF).
• Prior experience managing audit, risk, or compliance tracking processes within regulated enterprise sectors.
• Advanced postgraduate qualifications such as a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or specialized AI/Data analytics credentials.
• Experience working within fast-paced technology consulting firms, Big Four advisories, or multinational tech enterprises.
• Strong public speaking, executive stakeholder management, and board-level presentation capabilities.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Praveena (KBC Technologies Recruitment Team)
• Contact Name: Praveena
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL:
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Executive Standard
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Onsite (UAE)