The company is a technology holding group and a global leader in creating visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Operating worldwide across various industries, the company is committed to building the Intelligence Grid for the AI-native societies of today and tomorrow. The company AI Function is pivotal in shaping the enterprise-wide AI strategy, prioritizing use cases, partnerships, and investments.
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The Director of AI Training & Capability Building leads the design and execution of group-wide AI education, upskilling, and capability-building initiatives. The role involves collaborating with internal AI sub-functions, operating companies, and external partners to develop scalable training programs that foster AI literacy, deepen technical and applied capabilities, and facilitate effective AI adoption across the company.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a deep AI subject-matter expert, translating frontier AI developments into practical productivity gains.
- Define the group-wide AI training and capability-building strategy across the company.
- Design tiered AI learning journeys for diverse audiences, ensuring a balance between AI literacy and applied use cases.
- Oversee the delivery of AI training programs, maintaining scalability, quality, and consistency.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Learning & Development to integrate AI training into existing frameworks.
- Assess AI capability gaps and define measurable outcomes to track the impact of training initiatives.
- Engage with academic institutions and technology partners to enhance program relevance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, education, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or executive education in AI, digital transformation, learning, or leadership is preferred.
- Strong understanding of AI, data, and digital technologies with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Over 10 years of experience in leading large-scale training or capability-building programs.
- Proven ability in managing relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with HR and Learning & Development functions, competency models, and talent development processes.
- Global experience and comfort operating across diverse cultural environments.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required; additional languages may be beneficial.
What We Offer:
The company provides a forward-looking, inclusive workplace built on innovation and collaboration, along with competitive compensation, performance incentives, comprehensive health coverage, and lifestyle perks in the UAE.
