AI & Analytics Research and Innovation Division Head

Saudi Telecom Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced AI & Analytics Research and Innovation Division Head. This role is crucial for advancing AI solutions, fostering partnerships, and managing data monetization opportunities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, with at least 8 years of relevant experience, 3-4 years in a similar position, preferably in the telecommunications or technology industry. This position offers significant responsibilities and the opportunity to drive AI innovation within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3-4 years in a similar role.
• Experience within the telecommunications or technology industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and experimentation in AI applications.
• Develop and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions for various stakeholders.
• Identify monetization opportunities for company data.
• Maintain partnerships with external entities and academia.

Skills

AI development

Data monetization

Partnership management

Expertise in emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Job description

AI & Analytics Research and Innovation Division Head

The role holder is responsible for advancing AI innovation, developing cutting‑edge AI solutions, and managing data monetization opportunities. This includes building AI product repositories, contributing to AI strategy, and fostering external partnerships. The role holder shall carry out their duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures

Job Responsibility

• Build expertise dedicated to driving innovation and experimentation in the field of AI (e.g., review latest technological advancements, new techniques of emerging technologies that could impact AI applications and methodologies, etc.)
• Research, develop and deploy sophisticated, cutting‑edge AI solutions AI solutions/products that offer foundational capabilities to stc KSA, stc group subsidiaries, external partners and other stakeholders (e.g., multi‑agent system frameworks for deploying conversational virtual assistants) in alignment with Group Architecture & Technologies Enablement GD
• Collaborate with business units to identify monetization opportunities for stc KSA data (and subsidiaries)
• Lead initiatives on using stc group’s data resources to build partnerships with external entities

Job Responsibility (cont.)

• Build and and maintain a repository/registry of AI and Data products that can be utilized across various teams within stc KSA, stc group subsidiaries, external partners and other stakeholders (e.g., Customer 360, Network RAN 360 etc.), perform asset management activities
• Provide inputs for AI & Analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with the long‑term AI‑related goals of stc group
• Create publications and partnerships to position stc as an AI thought leader
• Establish and maintain collaborations with academia, industry leaders, and technology experts to enhance innovation in alignment with Innovation & Emerging Technologies department

Years of Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 - 4 years of experience in a similar role.

Nature of Experience

• Experience in AI development, data monetization, and partnership preferably within telecommunications or technology industry.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science