AI Integration Manager

MCG Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intelligence strategy firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head of Applied AI to establish and lead its applied AI capabilities. In this senior role, you will design the AI architecture, own the enterprise AI stack, and ensure integration of AI solutions across platforms. The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years experience in applied AI, a solid understanding of large language models, and proven success in deploying AI systems in production environments. Competitive compensation and dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in applied AI or AI platforms.
• Proven experience in deploying AI solutions in production environments.
• Strong understanding of orchestration patterns and large language models.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the applied AI architecture for internal and client solutions.
• Own the enterprise AI stack and ensure data security.
• Translate strategic requirements into scalable AI-enabled systems.

Skills

Applied AI

AI platforms

AI-enabled systems

Large language models

APIs

Cloud architectures

Technical delivery

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading intelligence‑led strategy and communications firm to appoint a Head of Applied AI to establish and lead its applied AI capability.

This is a senior role at the intersection of strategy, product, and engineering, responsible for building enterprise‑grade, production‑ready AI systems that support research, insight generation, narrative development, and client delivery for governments and major institutions.

The Role

• Design and lead the applied AI architecture across internal platforms and external client solutions
• Own the enterprise AI stack, including LLM orchestration, workflow automation, and secure data backends
• Translate strategic, research, and communications requirements into scalable AI‑enabled systems
• Lead development of internal AI tools for research, insight, content, and knowledge management
• Work closely with senior leadership and client‑facing teams to shape AI‑enabled propositions
• Lead and manage a small, high‑impact technical team

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7+ years of experience in applied AI, AI platforms, or AI‑enabled systems
• Proven experience deploying AI solutions in production environments
• Strong understanding of large language models, APIs, orchestration patterns, and cloud architectures
• Experience leading technical delivery across multiple workstreams
• Commercial mindset with the ability to turn capability into scalable offerings