Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian digital media company is seeking a Manager, Artificial Intelligence to drive its AI transformation agenda in Shah Alam, Selangor. This role involves developing a comprehensive AI roadmap, identifying revenue opportunities, and collaborating across teams to implement AI solutions that enhance performance and efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses 5-10 years of experience in AI and strong capabilities in influencing stakeholders and understanding AI governance. A competitive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development

Hybrid work arrangements

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in AI, Data, Machine Learning, or applied tech transformation.
• Experience in developing business-aligned AI use cases.
• Proficiency in AI/ML tools and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an AI roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Identify revenue-driven AI opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to design AI solutions.

Skills

AI use case development

Data analytics

Machine Learning

Stakeholder influencing

Governance understanding

Problem solving

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

As the Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Nu Ideaktiv Sdn. Bhd., you will spearhead the organisation’s AI transformation agenda across content, commercial, audience growth, corporate functions, and new business verticals. This full-time position based in Shah Alam, Selangor, is designed to accelerate Nu Ideaktiv’s digital‑first growth by embedding AI into high‑value workflows that impact revenue, content efficiency, marketing, data, and user experience.

You will lead internal AI experimentation, scale practical use cases, collaborate with business units for impact‑driven adoption, and drive governance to ensure responsible use of AI within a leading Malaysian media ecosystem.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and execute a cross‑unit AI roadmap aligned with Nu Ideaktiv’s media, commercial and audience strategy
• Identify revenue‑driven AI opportunities in content production, marketing automation, brand solutions, customer analytics, data research, and operational optimisation
• Collaborate with Editorial, Digital, Commercial, Marketing, PMO, and Corporate teams to design AI solutions that drive monetisation and efficiency
• Experiment, test and deploy AI tools, platforms, and internal workflows that enhance speed, quality, and cost savings
• Establish governance standards for responsible and ethical AI use, including copyright, data security, content authenticity, IP safeguards, and bias control
• Monitor utilisation, ROI, productivity impact and user adoption to ensure measurable business value
• Upskill internal teams through knowledge‑sharing, AI training, templates, and best‑practice playbooks for applied media operations

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in AI, Data, Machine Learning, or applied tech transformation (media experience is an advantage)
• Strong experience in developing business‑aligned AI use cases that uplift revenue, user experience, cost savings, content efficiency, or workflow speed
• Proficiency in AI/ML tools, LLMs, generative AI, analytics platforms, and relevant programming competencies (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch etc. are beneficial but not mandatory if supported by strong strategy execution capability)
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross‑functional adoption, with strong training and change‑management capabilities
• Understanding of AI governance, copyright, data ethics, and content authenticity requirements within creative and commercial ecosystems
• Strong analytical, storytelling, decision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities suitable for media monetisation and content strategy environments

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives
• Career development, training and continuous learning programmes
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements (based on role requirements)
• Healthcare, wellbeing support, and employee engagement programmes
• A collaborative, creative and purpose‑driven culture focused on innovation and growth

About us

Nu Ideaktiv Sdn. Bhd. is a leading Malaysian content and digital media company under the Astro‑Karangkraf joint venture. We build high‑impact storytelling, IPs, and digital products across Parenting, Women, Food & Living, News, Lifestyle, and Youth verticals. Through a data‑driven and AI‑enabled content ecosystem, we deliver value to audiences and brand partners via multiplatform publishing, commerce, research insights, personalised experiences, and performance‑driven solutions.

We are advancing a media future where human creativity and artificial intelligence drive content excellence, commercial growth, and consumer trust.

If you are ready to lead AI‑powered media innovation, we welcome your application.

Your application will include the following question:

• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?