Head of AI Enablement & Strategic Partnerships
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of AI Enablement & Strategic Partnerships to lead AI enablement initiatives, build high-impact partnerships, and drive capability development across government, industry, academia, and technology partners.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of AI enablement strategies that strengthen organizational AI readiness and adoption
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with government entities, technology providers, academia, research institutions, and ecosystem partners
- Lead AI capability building, innovation, awareness, and upskilling programs to accelerate AI adoption
- Identify and develop joint value opportunities with strategic partners and technology vendors that deliver measurable business outcomes
- Foster collaboration across public and private sector organizations to promote AI innovation and knowledge sharing
- Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives and represent the organization at AI forums, industry events, and strategic partnership engagements
- Drive AI enablement initiatives, digital transformation programs, and organizational change to support AI adoption
- Develop enablement frameworks, toolkits, onboarding programs, and adoption models that support scalable AI implementation
- Monitor program performance, partnership outcomes, and adoption metrics to ensure continuous improvement and value delivery
- Build and lead a high performing team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in AI enablement, capability building, innovation management, digital transformation, or related fields
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship building experience across government, private sector, and academic organizations
- Demonstrated experience establishing, managing, and expanding strategic partnerships with technology providers and ecosystem partners
- Experience leading AI enablement, innovation, or digital transformation initiatives
- Strong negotiation, collaboration, influencing, and partnership development skills
- Excellent communication, executive presentation, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities
- Master's degree or professional certification in AI Strategy, Digital Transformation, Leadership, or related discipline is highly desirable
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Role Overview
- We're looking for an experienced Head of AI Enablement & Strategic Partnerships to lead AI enablement initiatives, build high impact partnerships, and drive capability development across government, industry, academia, and technology partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of AI enablement strategies that strengthen organizational AI readiness and adoption.
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with government entities, technology providers, academia, research institutions, and ecosystem partners.
- Lead AI capability building, innovation, awareness, and upskilling programs to accelerate AI adoption.
- Identify and develop joint value opportunities with strategic partners and technology vendors that deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Foster collaboration across public and private sector organizations to promote AI innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives and represent the organization at AI forums, industry events, and strategic partnership engagements.
- Drive AI enablement initiatives, digital transformation programs, and organizational change to support AI adoption.
- Develop enablement frameworks, toolkits, onboarding programs, and adoption models that support scalable AI implementation.
- Monitor program performance, partnership outcomes, and adoption metrics to ensure continuous improvement and value delivery.
- Build and lead a high performing team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship building experience across government, private sector, and academic organizations.
- Demonstrated experience establishing, managing, and expanding strategic partnerships with technology providers and ecosystem partners.
- Experience leading AI enablement, innovation, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong negotiation, collaboration, influencing, and partnership development skills.
- Experience identifying and delivering joint value opportunities with technology vendors and strategic partners.
- Excellent communication, executive presentation, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- Master's degree or professional certification in AI Strategy, Digital Transformation, Leadership, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
- 6+ years of experience in AI enablement, capability building, innovation management, digital transformation, or related fields.
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