About the Role
As a Manager within Digital Strategy and Realisation, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your role will encompass various responsibilities intended to support the development and execution of AI strategies across national and enterprise levels.
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How You’ll Contribute
Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- AI Strategy Research & Analysis: Conduct structured research, benchmarking, and analysis to support national and enterprise AI strategies.
- Strategic Context & Value Assessment: Assess the strategic context, value pools, maturity, capabilities, market trends, and transformation priorities.
- National AI Policy Support: Analyze national AI policies, governance approaches, innovation ecosystems, data-sharing models, and AI sovereignty considerations.
- Enterprise AI Transformation: Identify and prioritize AI opportunities across functions, customer journeys, and decision processes, mapping pain points and collaboration opportunities.
- AI Operating Model Design: Contribute to the design and assessment of AI operating models, governance structures, and capability requirements.
- Emerging AI Models Research: Research and assess the evolving AI landscape and translate technical developments into business implications.
- Use Case Design & Evaluation: Support use-case discovery, functional design, rapid prototyping, pilot execution, and evaluation.
- AI Roadmap Development: Assist in developing AI roadmaps, sequencing initiatives, and maintaining structured portfolios.
- Business Case Development: Create quantitative and qualitative analysis for AI business cases, including productivity and risk factors.
- Responsible AI Frameworks: Develop and apply Responsible AI and risk-based governance frameworks covering accountability, fairness, and regulatory compliance.
What You’ll Bring
- Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Business, Economics, or a related discipline. Other academic backgrounds may be considered with relevant exposure to technology and AI.
- Certifications: Foundational or practitioner certifications in AI/ML/GenAI, cloud AI platforms, or data analytics are a plus.
- Bilingual Communication: Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is highly desirable.
- Relevant Experience: Up to 3 years of experience in consulting, AI/data/digital strategy, technology, or research is preferred. Applications from strong graduates with relevant internships or academic projects are encouraged.
- AI Strategy Exposure: Familiarity with AI strategy, digital transformation, and technology assessments through professional or academic experience.
- Technical Fluency: A good understanding of AI fundamentals, including foundation models and cloud AI platforms, is beneficial.
- Research & Problem Solving Skills: Strong ability to structure problems, conduct research, analyze data, and present findings.
- Analytical Skills: Experience developing structured analyses using tools like Excel and PowerPoint, with exposure to financial modeling being advantageous.
- Responsible AI Awareness: Familiarity with Responsible AI and governance concepts is desirable.
- Hands-on AI Experience: Practical experience with GenAI tools and familiarity with programming or data analysis tools is expected.
- Client Delivery Skills: Ability to prepare clear outputs, manage tasks, and participate effectively in client engagements.
- Regional Awareness: Interest in the Middle East technology landscape and national AI strategies.
How You’ll Make a Difference
You will embody the skills and behaviors of The company Professional framework, contributing to our strategy delivery while growing and developing as a leader.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You will find more than just a job; you will build a meaningful career, supported by competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that promote well-being and personal growth. We offer continuous learning opportunities, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity.
