Senior Expert Artificial Intelligence (AI)

About the job:
To ensure AI roadmap delivery as per OG commercial roadmap across opcos. To support the project by providing end-to-end technical & business experts and liaise with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery. The role closely collaborates with other members of the group and Opco level stakeholders. The purpose of this job description for the AI role will drive the execution of OG's ambitious AI roadmap, with a particular focus on leveraging NLP, chatbot, and GenAI technologies. We seek an ideal candidate with a solid foundation in AI engineering, specializing in overseeing the entire AI lifecycle, including vendor management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the integration and optimization of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies within the telecom sector.
• Design and oversee the implementation of advanced Chatbot architectures tailored to address specific telecom industry challenges.
• Develop and execute strategies for the deployment of GenAI solutions across various telecom applications.
• Manage relationships with AI vendors and partners.
• Utilize AI and machine learning algorithms to analyze telecom data.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and OpCos.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and industry trends.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the AI team.

Experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years' hands-on experience in Data Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunication Data domains.
• Minimum of 5 years' proven track record in architecting and delivering robust AI platforms.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing end-to-end AI pipelines.
• Strong proficiency with open-source community.
• Preferably certified in AI practices.
• BSc in computer science, information systems, or equivalent field and preferably MBA.
• International experience, preferably in the MENA and SEA regions.