Head of Data and AI

Head of Data & AI

Location: Dubai, UAE

Full-time | On-site

We are hiring a Head of Data & AI to lead and scale the Data & AI function for a goverment backed organisation in Dubai.

You will manage an existing team of 7 Data & AI professionals, report directly to C-level leadership, and take ownership of the organisation's Data & AI strategy, architecture and delivery as the company look to scale its capabilities and drive AI adoption across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and scale the existing Data & AI team
• Own the Data & AI strategy and technical roadmap
• Lead delivery of production AI/ML, Generative AI, LLM and Agentic AI solutions
• Oversee modern data platforms, engineering and AI architecture
• Establish best practices across Data Engineering, AI/ML and MLOps/LLMOps
• Work directly with C-level stakeholders on priorities, investment and delivery
• Ensure solutions meet security, governance and scalability requirements

Requirements

• Strong experience leading Data & AI teams
• Proven experience building or scaling technical teams
• Strong background across Data Engineering, AI/ML and modern data architecture
• Experience delivering AI/ML solutions into production
• Knowledge of GenAI, LLMs, Agentic AI and cloud technologies
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder-management skills
• Comfortable remaining technically involved while leading at a strategic level

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Schooling support for families + other allowances
• Opportunity to lead and scale a growing Data & AI function
• Direct exposure to and influence with C-level leadership

UAE-based candidates only.