AVP AI Program Manager Artificial Intelligence MIT
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About the Role
Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group is seeking an AVP AI Program Manager to lead and govern the bank-wide portfolio of Artificial Intelligence programs. The role is accountable for end-to-end program delivery, governance, and responsible AI adoption.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Establish and manage centralized governance for all AI programs
- Drive prioritization aligned with business value, regulatory requirements, and resource constraints
- Track progress, risks, dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives
- Define and monitor KPIs linked to business outcomes
- Ensure all programs comply with internal governance, Model Risk, and regulatory guidelines
- Engage with senior stakeholders across business, risk, compliance, and technology
- Oversee delivery partners, vendors, and strategic collaborations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
- 12–15+ years of experience in technology program management, with strong exposure to AI/ML initiatives
- Proven track record managing large scale, cross functional transformation programs
- Experience in banking or financial services preferred
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Job Purpose
- Lead and govern the bank wide portfolio of Artificial Intelligence programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk frameworks.
- The role is accountable for end to end program delivery across AI initiatives, including prioritization, execution oversight, value realization, and governance, while ensuring responsible AI adoption at scale.
Key Result Areas
- Establish and manage centralized governance for all AI programs
- Ensure structured lifecycle management from ideation to deployment and scaling
- Drive prioritization aligned with business value, regulatory requirements, and resource constraints
- Optimize utilization of AI infrastructure (e.g. GPU, platforms) and delivery capacity
- Track progress, risks, dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives
- Implement standardized program management frameworks and reporting
- Define and monitor KPIs linked to business outcomes (revenue, cost, risk reduction, efficiency)
- Ensure measurable and auditable value realization
- Ensure all programs comply with internal governance, Model Risk, and regulatory (e.g. CBUAE) guidelines
- Embed responsible AI principles (fairness, explainability, security, auditability)
- Engage with senior stakeholders across business, risk, compliance, and technology
- Provide executive level reporting (SteerCo, GCEO updates)
Decision Making Authority & Responsibility
- Accountable for AI program portfolio governance and delivery outcomes
- Recommends prioritization, funding allocation, and execution strategies
- Escalates critical risks and trade offs to senior leadership as required
- Approves program level frameworks, reporting standards, and governance controls
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
- Experience: 12–15+ years of experience in technology program management, with strong exposure to AI/ML initiatives
- Proven track record managing large scale, cross functional transformation programs
- Experience in banking or financial services preferred
- Skills: Strong program management and portfolio governance expertise
- Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, data platforms, and enterprise architecture
- Knowledge of regulatory and risk frameworks applicable to AI
- Stakeholder management at executive level
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision making skills
Job Details
- Role Level: Not Applicable
- Work Type: Full Time
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Dubai
- Job Function: Data Science & AI
- Company Industry/Sector: Other
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