Head of Data & AI

About the role

We are hiring a Head of Data & AI to lead and scale the Data & AI function for a government‑backed organisation in Dubai. You will manage an existing team of seven professionals, report directly to C‑level leadership and own the strategy, architecture and delivery of AI initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and scale the existing Data & AI team.
• Own the Data & AI strategy and technical roadmap.
• Lead delivery of production AI/ML, Generative AI, LLM and Agentic AI solutions.
• Oversee modern data platforms, engineering and AI architecture.
• Establish best practices across Data Engineering, AI/ML and MLOps/LLMOps.
• Work directly with C‑level stakeholders on priorities, investment and delivery.
• Ensure solutions meet security, governance and scalability requirements.

Required profile

• Strong experience leading Data & AI teams.
• Proven experience building or scaling technical teams.
• Background across Data Engineering, AI/ML and modern data architecture.
• Experience delivering AI/ML solutions into production.
• Knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI and cloud technologies.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder‑management skills.
• Comfortable remaining technically involved while leading strategically.

Required skills

• Generative AI
• Agentic AI
• LLMOps
• LLM
• ML
• Data Engineering
• MLOps
• Cloud Technologies

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance‑based annual bonus.
• Schooling support for families and other allowances.
• Opportunity to lead and scale a growing Data & AI function.
• Direct exposure to and influence with C‑level leadership.
• UAE‑based candidates only.