Senior Leader- IT & AI Transformation
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Overview
We are looking for a Senior Leader – IT & AI Transformation to shape and deliver a group-wide digital and AI strategy across a diversified portfolio.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for modernising enterprise technology foundations, embedding advanced AI capabilities, and establishing governance and operating models that enable scalable, secure, and high-performing digital operations.
The position will also support strategic expansion into a new real estate division, enabling both current assets and upcoming developments through best-in-class digital platforms and data-led decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
· Define and execute a multi-year digital and AI transformation roadmap
· Modernise legacy systems and infrastructure, including cloud/hybrid transformation where appropriate
· Deploy practical AI solutions (automation, analytics, decision support) with clear business value
· Establish robust IT governance, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise architecture standards
· Build a scalable operating model and lead strategic vendor/partner ecosystems
· Engage at senior executive and Board levels to align priorities and track outcomes
Candidate Requirements
· Senior leadership experience (CIO/CDO/CTO or equivalent) delivering large-scale transformation
· Demonstrated success integrating AI, data platforms, automation, and modern digital operating models
· Strong governance, stakeholder management, and change leadership capability
· Experience in government-related entities, holding groups, investment organisations, infrastructure, or real estate is advantageous
· Global candidates are encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED35,000.00 - AED50,000.00 per month
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- AI: 3 years (Preferred)
- IT: 10 years (Preferred)
- Digital Transformation: 5 years (Preferred)
- cybersecurity: 5 years (Preferred)
- data governance: 5 years (Preferred)
- C-Level: 3 years (Preferred)
Language
- English (Preferred)
- Arabic (Preferred)
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