Overview
AI Transformation Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Title: AI Transformation Manager
Company: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
We are currently looking for an AI Transformation Manager to support a key initiative within the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on a 12-month freelance contract.
DCT Abu Dhabi is the government entity responsible for driving the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, playing a central role in positioning the emirate as a global hub for culture, creativity, and tourism.
This role sits within a high-impact transformation program focused on driving the organization towards becoming an AI-first workplace. The AI Transformation Manager will lead the design, implementation, and adoption of AI-enabled workflows, tools, and ways of working across the organization to improve productivity, quality, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
AI Strategy Translation & Enablement
- Translate enterprise and departmental strategy into practical AI-enabled workflows, tools, and ways of working
- Identify high-impact use cases for AI adoption across functions and teams
- Design and implement AI-enabled operating models and workflow automations
- Embed AI tools into day-to-day business processes to improve productivity, quality, and decision-making
- Develop governance principles for responsible, secure, and effective AI usage
AI Workflow Design & Implementation
- Develop, structure, and maintain scalable AI workflows, automations, and knowledge systems across the organization
- Design and deploy AI-assisted workflows using approved enterprise AI platforms and tools
- Build reusable prompts, templates, agents, copilots, and automation frameworks
- Integrate AI capabilities into reporting, analysis, presentation development, document review, and operational processes
- Ensure workflows align with organizational policies, security standards, and compliance requirements
- Continuously optimize workflows based on user feedback and performance metrics
AI Transformation & Change Management
- Support the organization’s broader AI transformation agenda through structured implementation and adoption initiatives
- Drive AI adoption initiatives across teams and business units
- Define AI operating procedures, standards, and best practices
- Conduct impact assessments and identify further opportunities for AI integration
- Establish frameworks to measure AI adoption, productivity gains, and business impact
- Maintain oversight of AI tool usage, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
AI Capability Building & Training
- Lead the upskilling and enablement of teams to effectively leverage AI tools and ways of working
- Design and deliver AI training programs, workshops, and onboarding sessions
- Develop user guides, playbooks, prompt libraries, and knowledge-sharing resources
- Coach teams and leadership on effective AI usage and workflow integration
- Promote a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and responsible AI adoption
- Act as the primary point of contact for AI support and user enablement across the organization
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in AI implementation, digital transformation, automation, enterprise technology consulting, or transformation roles
- Experience gained from a top-tier consulting firm, leading technology company, or enterprise transformation function
- Strong experience translating business needs into practical AI-enabled solutions and measurable outcomes
- Experience working within regulated, governed, or enterprise technology environments
- Ability to define measurable goals, drive implementation, and deliver tangible impact
Core Capabilities
- Strong understanding of AI tools, automation, and enterprise workflow design
- Ability to identify use cases and convert them into practical implementation plans
- Strong structured thinking, problem-solving, and business process redesign skills
- Strong stakeholder management across technical and business teams
- Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly governed environments
- Strong communication, facilitation, and training skills
- Proactive, hands-on, and outcome-oriented mindset
Experience & Exposure
- Exposure to enterprise AI implementation and workflow automation
- Experience in AI adoption and enablement across business functions
- Experience developing AI copilots, agents, prompts, templates, and automation solutions
- Exposure to change management and digital transformation programs
- Experience designing and delivering training, upskilling, and user enablement initiatives
- Understanding of AI governance, compliance, security, and responsible AI frameworks
- Experience with platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, OpenAI tools/APIs, or equivalent AI ecosystems is strongly preferred
Definition of Success
This role will be measured on delivered outcomes and measurable business impact, including but not limited to:
- Time saved
- Processes automated
- Cost / budget saved
- Adoption rates
Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be able to understand business needs and translate quickly into business outcomes
- Be able to work within the constraints of a highly regulated and governed tech environment
- Be able to create own measurable goals and then deliver on them
Contract Duration
12-month contract
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Interested candidates are welcome to apply or share their CV for consideration.