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About the Role
A Big 4 consulting client is seeking an AI Lead for a 6-month onsite contract in Abu Dhabi. You will define AI strategy, lead a team of AI engineers, and deliver Generative AI solutions for enterprise and government clients.
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Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and own the AI strategy and roadmap aligned with client business objectives
- Identify and prioritize AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI use cases with measurable business impact
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers
- Oversee the design, development, deployment, and optimization of AI and Generative AI solutions
- Partner with senior executives and stakeholders to identify AI opportunities and define business cases
- Manage the end to end lifecycle of AI projects, ensuring successful delivery within agreed timelines
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics
- Proven experience leading AI teams and delivering enterprise scale AI programs
- Demonstrated experience creating and executing AI roadmaps and transformation strategies
- Strong expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, Machine Learning, and AI solution architecture
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, and presentation skills
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- AI Lead (6 Month Contract) Big 4 Consulting Client
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Onsite)
- Contract Duration: 6 Months
- Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Role
- Our Big 4 consulting client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused AI Lead to drive the strategic development and execution of AI initiatives for enterprise and government sector clients across the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and own the AI strategy and roadmap aligned with client business objectives and digital transformation goals.
- Identify and prioritize AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI use cases with measurable business impact.
- Establish delivery plans, governance frameworks, success metrics, and implementation timelines.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies, platforms, and market trends to drive innovation.
- Provide strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders on AI adoption and scaling.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers.
- Drive technical excellence through architectural guidance, solution reviews, and best practice implementation.
- Oversee the design, development, deployment, and optimization of AI and Generative AI solutions.
- Lead the implementation of Large Language Models (LLMs), predictive analytics, machine learning models, intelligent automation, and Copilot solutions.
- Collaborate with data, engineering, product, and business teams to transform requirements into scalable AI solutions.
- Ensure solutions adhere to security, governance, compliance, and Responsible AI standards.
- Partner with senior executives, business leaders, and technology stakeholders to identify AI opportunities and define business cases.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics.
- Proven experience leading AI teams and delivering enterprise scale AI programs.
- Demonstrated experience creating and executing AI roadmaps and transformation strategies.
- Strong expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, Machine Learning, and AI solution architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, and presentation skills.
- Experience working within a consulting environment or delivering projects for large enterprise clients.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience within a Big 4 consulting firm or a leading technology consulting organisation.
- Experience delivering AI solutions for government, public sector, financial services, energy, or large enterprise clients.
- Expertise in Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Services, and enterprise AI governance frameworks.
- Knowledge of MLOps, Responsible AI, and AI operating models.
Key Skills
- AI Strategy & Roadmapping
- Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Machine Learning & Data Science
- AI Solution Architecture
- Team Leadership & People Management
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Digital Transformation
- Project & Programme Delivery
- AI Governance & Responsible AI
- Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
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