Director of AI

Abu Dhabi

SM146

Permanent

30/05/2026

We are seeking a Director of AI to drive enterprise-wide strategy and digital transformation initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role, working closely with executive leadership to shape and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that create real business value.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and execute the organisation’s AI strategy aligned to business objectives
• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives (from concept through to deployment and optimisation)
• Build and mentor high-performing AI and applications teams
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics across business functions
• Establish AI governance frameworks, ensuring responsible, secure, and compliant use of data and technology
• Drive adoption of AI-driven solutions and champion an innovation-first culture
• Develop business cases, ROI models, and executive-level reporting for AI investments
• Manage relationships with technology partners, vendors, and external stakeholders

Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in AI, data science, digital transformation, or automation
• Proven track record delivering large-scale AI/ML solutions with measurable business impact
• Strong understanding of AI technologies (Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Generative AI)
• Experience leading and scaling technical teams
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate technology into business value
• Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field (preferred)
• Cloud/AI certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, ML Ops) are advantageous

Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

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Sonny Meddle

sonny@markwilliams.ae

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