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Head of Data & AI

United Arab Emirates Permanent View Job Description
This is a strategic leadership opportunity to build, lead and commercialise a Data & AI function that serves both the organisation and its external clients. The role combines vision, innovation and hands-on execution.You will drive AI adoption across enterprise platforms, develop new AI-powered services, and help organisations unlock business value through data, analytics and intelligent automation solutions.
  • Lead and scale a high-impact Data & AI capability
  • Drive AI adoption across major regional transformation programmes

About Our Client

A leading technology solutions provider delivering large-scale, nationally significant projects across the region

Job Description

  • Build and lead the Data, AI, Intelligent Automation and Analytics practice, establishing it as a market-leading capability.
  • Drive enterprise-wide AI adoption and accelerate the execution of ongoing transformation initiatives.
  • Develop innovative AI solutions and services for external clients across multiple industries.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases and create adoption roadmaps.
  • Grow and commercialise the function, building high-performing teams, capabilities and client relationships.

The Successful Applicant

  • Senior leader with significant experience in Data, AI, Analytics and Digital Transformation.
  • A proven track record of leading large-scale technology or transformation programmes.
  • Strong blend of strategic thinking, operational delivery and commercial acumen.
  • Experience building, scaling or transforming a Data & AI function rather than solely managing an established team.
  • Background gained within consulting, technology services, large enterprises or complex transformation environments.

What's on Offer

  • Exposure to large-scale, high-profile transformation programmes with significant regional impact.
  • Competitive executive package, career growth opportunities and the chance to influence the future of AI adoption across multiple organisations.
Contact
Manpreet Kaur
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081270

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Executive Search
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Where
United Arab Emirates
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Manpreet Kaur
Job reference
JN-082026-7081270