Head Of AI Strategy HAI001

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)Nationality Any Nationality Vacancy1 Vacancy Job Description Job Description Foreground is partnering with a regional digital transformation consultancy headquartered in the UAE to appoint a visionary and commercially grounded Head of AI Strategy, based in Dubai. With a portfolio of enterprise and public-sector clients across the GCC, the firm is entering a growth phase driven by demand for scalable, AI-enabled solutions across industries. This appointment is a foundational hire tasked with building and leading the firms AI practice from the ground up.Role Purpose To architect and operationalize a commercially viable AI consulting practice that advises enterprise and government clients on how to leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science to solve business challenges, improve decision-making, and unlock new value streams.Key Responsibilities Define and execute the firms AI strategy practice roadmap, including service models, solution architecture, and client engagement frameworks tailored to sector-specific use cases.Partner with business development to identify high-impact AI opportunities and lead client-facing strategy development for proposals, pilots, and scaled engagements.Oversee the design and delivery of AI solutions spanning automation, predictive modeling, natural language processing, recommendation systems, and computer vision.Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of AI consultants, data scientists, and solution architects; oversee third-party vendor relationships and technology alliances.Engage directly with C-level clients to understand business pain points, assess data infrastructure maturity, and translate these into actionable AI strategies with clear business cases.Lead the development of IP, accelerators, frameworks, and methodologies that differentiate the firms approach to AI consulting in the GCC market.Serve as the firms subject matter expert on emerging AI trends, contributing to thought leadership, strategic forums, and regional policy dialogues.Ensure that all AI work complies with regional data privacy laws, ethical AI guidelines, and public-sector compliance requirements.Ideal Candidate Profile15+ years of experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, or enterprise architecture, with at least 5+ years focused specifically on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or advanced analytics.Proven experience advising senior stakeholders in both public and private sectors on the adoption and implementation of AI-based systems.Deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, including data platforms, algorithm design, model governance, and solution delivery in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Ph D is a strong advantage.Strong understanding of the UAE and GCC regulatory landscape around data privacy, AI ethics, and digital innovation policy.Exceptional executive presence, presentation skills, and the ability to translate complex AI concepts into clear, commercially meaningful outcomes.Job Details Role Level: Director Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at abuse@naukrigulf.com #J-18808-Ljbffr