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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationAl Khobar

About the Role

Big Fish Consult is seeking an experienced AI Digital Transformation Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital transformation initiatives. This role is critical for identifying strategic opportunities to leverage AI technologies, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and drive innovation across multiple business units and subsidiaries.

The AI Digital Transformation Manager will collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to establish and execute the Group's AI and digital transformation roadmap. This requires a strategic thinker with strong technology leadership, extensive experience managing enterprise transformation programs, and practical exposure to AI technologies, automation platforms, data analytics, and digital operating models within complex organizational structures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the organization's AI and Digital Transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and long-term business goals.
  • Identify strategic opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and other emerging technologies to create significant business value.
  • Establish and manage a structured transformation roadmap encompassing 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 investment decisions.
  • Lead end-to-end AI transformation programs across multiple business functions and subsidiaries, ensuring successful implementation and value realization.
  • Manage the AI use-case identification, prioritization, business case development, implementation, and value realization processes.
  • Establish robust frameworks for scaling successful AI initiatives across the entire enterprise.
  • Oversee AI transformation project portfolios, including budgets, timelines, vendor engagements, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes and a strong return on investment.
  • Evaluate and implement a range of advanced technologies including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation (RPA), Advanced Analytics, Process Mining, Conversational AI, and Digital Platforms.
  • Monitor industry best practices and emerging trends to continuously enhance organizational capabilities and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and digital adoption across all business functions.
  • Establish comprehensive AI governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure the responsible and ethical deployment of AI technologies.
  • Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance and the ethical use of AI technologies.
  • Support data governance initiatives to improve data quality, accessibility, security, and reliability across the organization.
  • Ensure all AI solutions adhere to organizational standards, privacy requirements, and risk management frameworks.
  • Partner with senior executives, business leaders, and functional heads to identify and prioritize transformation initiatives.
  • Facilitate executive workshops and strategic planning sessions focused on digital transformation.
  • Translate complex business challenges into effective technology-enabled solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, technology partners, consulting firms, and solution providers.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • A Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management, Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline is highly preferred.
  • Professional certifications in Digital Transformation, AI, Data Analytics, Project Management, or Enterprise Architecture are advantageous.
  • Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in digital transformation, enterprise technology, innovation, strategy execution, or technology consulting.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing large-scale transformation programs.
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives within large organizations, conglomerates, multinational corporations, government entities, or diversified business groups.
  • Hands-on experience with key AI technologies such as Generative AI, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, and Advanced Analytics, as well as experience with Digital Platforms.
  • Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders and diverse business units.
  • Experience in developing compelling business cases, comprehensive transformation roadmaps, and delivering executive-level reporting.
  • Strong exposure to governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture principles.

Required Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
  • Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Enterprise Digital Transformation
  • Data Governance & Data Strategy
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Change Management
  • Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Enterprise Applications & Digital Platforms
  • Agile and Hybrid Delivery Methodologies
  • Technology Strategy & Innovation Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Transformation Leadership
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Change Leadership
  • Commercial Acumen
  • Decision-Making & Problem Solving
  • Influencing & Negotiation Skills
  • Communication & Presentation Skills
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Location and Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Candidates currently working within large-scale organizations, conglomerates, multinational corporations, government-related entities, banking and financial services, telecommunications, energy, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, retail, aviation, infrastructure, or diversified holding groups will be highly preferred. Experience managing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across multiple business units and complex operating environments is essential.

Preferred certifications may include: PMP, PRINCE2, Prosci Change Management, TOGAF, Microsoft Azure AI Certifications, AWS AI/ML Certifications, Google Cloud AI Certifications, Certified Digital Transformation Professional (CDTP).

Requirements

  • Requires +10 Years experience

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