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Head of Data & AI - Middle East for Capgemini Invent
Capgemini Invent
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Executive
1 months ago
Data & AIBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementTeam BuildingPublic SectorArabic
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About the Role
Capgemini Invent seeks a Head of Data & AI to build, lead, and scale the Data & AI business in the Middle East, focusing on KSA and UAE. This senior growth leadership role involves establishing senior client relationships, particularly in the Public Sector, and scaling a team.
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Data & AIBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementTeam BuildingPublic SectorArabic
Responsibilities
- Own and grow the Data & AI portfolio in the Middle East, with full accountability for market development and revenue growth
- Act as the senior Data & AI leader and client facing executive in the Saudi market
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government and enterprise stakeholders, particularly in the Public Sector
- Position Capgemini Invent’s Data & AI value proposition, leveraging global capabilities and delivery at scale
- Establish and scale the Data & AI organization in Saudi Arabia, starting from a small core team
- Recruit, develop, and lead high caliber talent
- Operate effectively within a matrix model, mobilizing regional and global expertise
- Define and execute the local Data & AI strategy aligned with Capgemini Invent’s Middle East ambitions
- Work closely with industry leaders across Public Sector, Financial Services, Telco, and CPRD
- Partner with global and regional leaders to deliver integrated client solutions
Requirements
- Experience from Tier 1 consulting company
- Strong credibility in Data & AI led Transformations
- Proven track record in building business relationships and teams
- Arabic language
- Strong understanding of Middle Eastern markets
- Entrepreneurial, resilient, and motivated by building a business in a developing market
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Capgemini Invent is seeking a Head of Data & AI to build, lead, and scale the Data & AI business in the Middle East comprising of KSA and the UAE.
- This is a senior growth leadership role, focused on building the business, establishing senior client relationships, and scaling a team, rather than hands on solution delivery.
- The role is a critical pillar in Capgemini Invent’s Middle East growth strategy and will play a central role in strengthening the firm’s presence within large scale national transformation programs, particularly in the Public Sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and grow the Data & AI portfolio in the Middle East, with full accountability for market development and revenue growth
- Act as the senior Data & AI leader and client facing executive in the Saudi market
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government and enterprise stakeholders, particularly in the Public Sector
- Position Capgemini Invent’s Data & AI value proposition, leveraging global capabilities and delivery at scale
- Establish and scale the Data & AI organization in Saudi Arabia, starting from a small core team
- Recruit, develop, and lead high caliber talent, with the potential to onboard trusted team members
- Operate effectively within a matrix model, mobilizing regional and global expertise across Capgemini and Invent
- Define and execute the local Data & AI strategy aligned with Capgemini Invent’s Middle East ambitions
- Work closely with industry leaders across Public Sector, Financial Services, Telco (STC), and CPRD
- Partner with global and regional leaders to deliver integrated client solutions
Expected Experience
- Experience from Tier 1 consulting company
- Strong credibility in Data & AI led Transformations
- Proven track record in building business relationships and teams
Market & Cultural Fit
- Arabic language
- Strong understanding of, and ideally hands on experience in the Middle Eastern markets
- Entrepreneurial, resilient, and motivated by building a business in a developing market
About Capgemini
- Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology.
- Guided by our purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future, we are a responsible and diverse organization of 440,000 team members in more than 50 countries.
- Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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