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AI Digital Transformation Manager Jobs in Khobar, Saudi Arabia at Big Fish Consult
AI Digital Transformation Manager – Al Khobar KSA
Position Summary:
The AI Digital Transformation Manager will lead the development, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital transformation initiatives across multiple business units and subsidiaries. The role is responsible for identifying strategic opportunities to leverage AI technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, improving decision-making capabilities, and driving innovation throughout the organization.
Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the AI Digital Transformation Manager will establish and execute the Group’s AI and digital transformation roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational priorities, and emerging technology trends.
This position requires a strategic thinker with strong technology leadership capabilities, extensive experience managing enterprise transformation programs, and hands‑on exposure to AI technologies, automation platforms, data analytics, and digital operating models within complex organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organization’s AI and Digital Transformation strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term business goals.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and emerging technologies to create business value.
- Establish a structured transformation roadmap covering people, processes, technology, governance, and change management.
- Drive innovation initiatives and evaluate new technologies that support business growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.
- Advise executive leadership on AI trends, opportunities, risks, and strategic investments.
- Lead end‑to‑end AI transformation programs across multiple business functions and subsidiaries.
- Manage AI use‑case identification, prioritization, business case development, implementation, and value realization.
- Establish frameworks for scaling successful AI initiatives across the enterprise.
- Oversee project portfolios, budgets, timelines, vendor engagements, and resource allocation.
- Ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes and return on investment.
- Evaluate and implement technologies including:
- Generative AI
- Advanced Analytics
- Process Mining
- Conversational AI
- Digital Platforms and Enterprise Applications
- Monitor industry best practices and emerging trends to continuously enhance organizational capabilities.
- Promote a culture of innovation and digital adoption across business functions.
Data & AI Governance
- Establish AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure responsible AI deployment.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance and ethical use of AI technologies.
- Support data governance initiatives that improve data quality, accessibility, security, and reliability.
- Ensure AI solutions adhere to organizational standards, privacy requirements, and risk management frameworks.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with senior executives, business leaders, and functional heads to identify transformation priorities.
- Facilitate executive workshops and strategic planning sessions related to digital transformation initiatives.
- Translate business challenges into technology‑enabled solutions.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, technology partners, consulting firms, and solution providers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s Degree (MBA, Technology Management, Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or related discipline) is highly preferred.
- Professional certifications in Digital Transformation, AI, Data Analytics, Project Management, or Enterprise Architecture are advantageous.
Preferred certifications may include:
- PMP
- PRINCE2
- TOGAF
- AWS AI/ML Certifications
- Google Cloud AI Certifications
- Certified Digital Transformation Professional (CDTP)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8-12 years of…
Title: AI Digital Transformation Manager
Company: Big Fish Consult
Location: Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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