Senior Manager / Associate Director - AI Transformation | Singapore, SG | Hybrid

Hays; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager / Associate Director for AI Transformation. This pivotal role involves defining strategic AI initiatives, ensuring delivery of projects, and fostering innovation across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership track record in digital transformation and a comprehensive understanding of GenAI technologies.

Benefits

Structured career growth

Global developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in digital transformation, AI/ML, or innovation leadership roles.
• Proven track record in delivering enterprise AI or automation programs.
• Strong understanding of GenAI technologies (e.g., LLMs, prompt engineering).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the enterprise-wide GenAI transformation roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver GenAI projects from ideation to deployment.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Tools

AI/ML toolkits (e.g., Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI APIs)

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

Senior Manager / Associate Director - AI Transformation

Hays Singapore Apply now Posted 1 day ago Hybrid Job Permanent 10000

Job Summary: We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Manager / Associate Director to lead our Generative AI (GenAI) Transformation initiatives. This role will be pivotal in shaping and executing the organization's GenAI strategy, driving innovation, and embedding AI capabilities across business functions to unlock new value streams, enhance productivity, and improve customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:

• Define and drive the enterprise-wide GenAI transformation roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Identify high-impact use cases and prioritise AI initiatives based on ROI, feasibility, and strategic alignment.
• Partner with senior leadership to evangelise GenAI opportunities and foster a culture of innovation.

Program Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver GenAI projects from ideation to deployment.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and risk management protocols for GenAI initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships, technology partnerships, and external collaborations.

Technical Oversight:

• Collaborate with data science, engineering, and IT teams to ensure scalable and secure GenAI solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in LLMs, multimodal AI, and foundation models.
• Guide the ethical and responsible use of AI, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.

Change Management & Enablement:

• Drive organisational readiness through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop playbooks, toolkits, and best practices to accelerate GenAI adoption across departments.
• Measure and communicate the impact of GenAI initiatives to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
• 6-8+ years of experience in digital transformation, AI/ML, or innovation leadership roles.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise AI or automation programs.
• Strong understanding of GenAI technologies (e.g., LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and AI/ML toolkits (e.g., Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI APIs).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) is a plus.
• Thought leadership in AI ethics, governance, and responsible AI practices.

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll be part of an organisation that values its employees. You will have structured career growth and plenty of global developmental opportunities.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email [e-mail] for a confidential discussion on your career. Referrals are welcome.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position within AI & Machine Learning & Robotics, please contact us as well.
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