Chief AI Officer - Partner/Associate Partner - AI Transformation

Role Overview

1. Digital Strategy and Vision

• Set the entity's digital agenda, aligning it with the government's digital vision and emerging technologies and trends
• Collaborate and coordinate closely with central government digital teams
• Lead the development and refinement of the entity's AI and data strategies
• Oversee enterprise architecture, ensuring support for digital, data, and AI initiatives
• Manage budgeting and resource allocation for digital programmes

2. Digital Transformation Execution

• Oversee the entity's digital initiatives, including flagship projects and the digitalisation of core services
• Coordinate closely with internal IT teams on infrastructure and cloud initiatives
• Lead the deployment of innovative digital solutions, ensuring seamless end-to-end user experiences
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement across transformation programmes

3. AI and Data Enablement

• Lead the implementation of AI and data strategies and initiatives
• Oversee the prioritisation and delivery of AI and analytics use cases, including the development and deployment of AI agents and machine learning models
• Ensure robust data governance frameworks and AI ethics policies are in place\|

4. Governance and Compliance

• Oversee digital governance frameworks and ensure compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI ethics regulations
• Monitor adherence to policies, managing risks and maintaining accountability across digital efforts
• Act as the highest review and escalation point for all Digital, Data and AI activities within the entity

5. Innovation and Capability Building

• Build and strengthen internal capabilities in digital, AI, and data, fostering a culture of innovation and service excellence
• Promote digital literacy and upskill employees across the organisation

6. Performance and Value Realisation

• Define and track performance metrics to ensure strategic alignment and outcome achievement
• Drive and monitor the realisation of value from digital investments

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to define and drive the delivery of the Data, AI and Digital agenda
• Proactively drive alignment, integration and collaboration across key vendors and partners

Experience

• AP or Partner level with an MBB or equivalent.
• 12+ years in digital, AI, and data programme leadership, with a proven track record in large-scale transformation, ideally in government or complex environments
• Extensive experience in setting and executing digital, data and AI strategies

Technical Knowledge

• Strong foundations in digital technologies, AI, machine learning, data management and data-driven decision making
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial planning, and resource optimisation

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, organisational, and senior-level management experience
• Advanced skills in communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Arabic speaking (nice to have)

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• Master's degree or MBA with a focus on relevant domains is preferred
• Relevant Data, AI and Digital certifications are preferred
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