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Manager - Internal R&D

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 22 Jan 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

The company is a technology holding group and a global leader in creating visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Born in Abu Dhabi and operating worldwide across industries, the company is on a mission to build the Intelligence Grid for the AI-native societies of today and tomorrow. The company AI Function shapes enterprise-wide AI strategy, prioritizes use cases, manages partnerships, and drives investments. The AI Strategy & Partnerships team collaborates with senior leadership, operating companies, and external partners to design and execute the company’s AI growth strategy and support ecosystem development.

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Responsibilities:

  • Track AI research initiatives across operating companies (OpCos) using defined processes and templates.
  • Maintain accurate records of project scope, status, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
  • Ensure timely and structured input from OpCo AI teams, addressing inconsistencies or gaps in execution.
  • Maintain the unified AI R&D pipeline and roadmap, updating progress and changes in scope.
  • Prepare materials for AI R&D reviews and steering committees, coordinating inputs and follow-ups.
  • Ensure consistent documentation of research activities and outputs, including research summaries and evaluations.
  • Support adoption of agreed tools, models, and research methods, tracking usage of shared assets.
  • Identify collaboration opportunities and assist with coordination tasks assigned by the Senior Manager.
  • Conduct AI research, lead assigned research tasks, design experiments, train models, and analyze results.
  • Produce concrete research outputs such as code, models, and technical documentation.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of experience in AI research or advanced applied AI roles, with demonstrated experience in building and evaluating AI models.
  • Experience contributing to multi-team AI initiatives.

Expected Profile:

  • Strong execution-oriented mindset with a detail-focused approach.
  • Comfortable balancing research delivery with coordination tasks.
  • Able to effectively collaborate with researchers and engineers across teams.
  • Reliable, structured, and disciplined in follow-through.

Work Conditions:

  • A forward-looking, inclusive workplace built on innovation and collaboration.
  • Hybrid work flexibility with meaningful growth through structured development and high-impact AI projects.
  • Competitive compensation with performance incentives and comprehensive health coverage.
  • Lifestyle perks including medical support, wellbeing initiatives, and exclusive partner discounts.
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