Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethra Data Science & AI 07:47

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethra in Riyadh seeks a Senior Manager, AI to lead the development and execution of AI strategies across functions including supply chain, sales, and finance. You will leverage AI, ML, automation, and data analytics to optimize costs and drive growth while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia.

The role focuses on delivering enterprise-wide AI capabilities, building high-performing teams, and aligning technology initiatives with business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of AI, data science, ML, or digital transformation experience.
• Experience leading AI initiatives or technical teams.
• Experience in FMCG industry within a multi-site organization.
• Experience developing and implementing AI strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the AI roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead design, development, deployment, and integration of AI/ML solutions across functions.
• Oversee data analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning to generate actionable insights.
• Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI, data privacy, security, and compliance.
• Ensure AI solutions integrate with SAP and enterprise systems.
• Manage AI project priorities, budgets, timelines, KPIs, and ROI.
• Lead and develop the AI team and promote AI capabilities across the organization.
• Monitor AI performance, adoption, and impact with KPIs.

Skills

Data Science

Advanced Analytics

AI Governance

Data Privacy

Cybersecurity

SAP

Business Applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Senior Manager, AI will lead the development and implementation of AI strategies, leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, optimize costs, and drive business growth while ensuring compliance with technology standards, data governance, cybersecurity, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• AI Strategy and Roadmap: Develop and execute the AI roadmap aligned with business objectives, digital transformation priorities, and long‑term technology strategy.
• AI Solutions and Business Optimization: Lead the design, development, deployment, and integration of AI and machine learning solutions; identify use cases across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, finance, HR, and other functions to automate processes, improve productivity, and reduce costs.
• Data and Advanced Analytics: Oversee data analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning to generate actionable insights, improve forecasting, and support data‑driven decisions.
• AI Governance and Compliance: Establish governance frameworks, standards, and controls to ensure responsible AI adoption, data privacy, security, transparency, and compliance with Saudi regulations and company policies.
• Technology Integration: Ensure AI solutions integrate effectively with SAP, enterprise systems, data platforms, business applications, and operational technologies.
• Project and Portfolio Management: Manage AI project priorities, budgets, timelines, KPIs, expected business benefits, delivery, and return on investment.
• Vendor and Technology Management: Evaluate AI platforms, tools, and service providers, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with technical, commercial, security, and business requirements.
• Team Leadership and Capability Development: Lead and develop the AI team, establish performance objectives, and promote AI awareness and technical capabilities across the organization.
• Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: Monitor AI solution performance, adoption, accuracy, efficiency gains, and financial impact through KPIs; assess emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Experience Required:

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in AI, data science, machine learning, or digital transformation, including experience leading AI initiatives or technical teams.
• Experience in the FMCG industry within a multi‑site organization.
• Experience developing and implementing AI strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Skills Required:

• Data Science
• Advanced Analytics
• AI Governance
• Data Privacy
• Cybersecurity
• SAP
• Business Applications

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

Ethra is a Saudi human resources consultancy based in Riyadh, working with organisations that need HR expertise without building large internal teams. Services include talent acquisition and executive recruitment, HR process outsourcing, payroll and compliance support, organisational development and training, all aimed at aligning people strategy with business goals.

Company Industry: FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Department / Functional Area: Artificial Intelligence

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)