Head - Innovation & AI

FashionUnited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking a senior AI leader to define and execute an enterprise-wide AI strategy in Riyadh. You’ll lead AI/ML, data science, and MLOps teams to build scalable models and governance.

You’ll partner with business leaders to identify opportunities, manage budgets and vendor partnerships, and report impact to the C-suite. A strong background in ML, DL, NLP or CV and a PhD/MSc in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AI/ML or advanced analytics roles.
• 5+ years leading technical teams.
• Strong experience with ML, deep learning, NLP, or computer vision.
• Experience deploying AI solutions at scale.
• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide AI strategy.
• Lead AI/ML, data science, and MLOps teams.
• Oversee end-to-end AI model development and deployment.
• Partner with business leaders to identify AI opportunities.
• Establish AI governance, ethics, and compliance frameworks.
• Manage AI budget, tools, and vendor partnerships.
• Report AI impact and KPIs to executive leadership.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Team leadership

ML / DL / NLP / CV

AI deployment at scale

Education

MSc/PhD in CS/AI

Tools

Cloud AI services (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Develop and implement enterprise-wide AI strategy

Lead AI/ML, data science, and MLOps teams

Oversee end-to-end AI model development and deployment

Partner with business leaders to identify AI opportunities

Establish AI governance, ethics, and compliance frameworks

Manage AI budget, tools, and vendor partnerships

Report AI impact and KPIs to executive leadership

Qualifications

5+ years in AI/ML or advanced analytics roles

5+ years leading technical teams

Strong experience with ML, deep learning, NLP, or computer vision

Experience deploying AI solutions at scale

MSc or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field

Preferred

Experience in [industry]

Knowledge of cloud AI services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience building AI strategy from scratch