AI Lead

Overview

The AI Lead is responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and performance management of all AI-related roles and initiatives within the AI Center of Excellence (CoE). This role ensures that AI efforts are aligned with business objectives, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and enforces governance and ethical standards across AI projects and capabilities. The AI Lead will serve as a visionary leader across AI disciplines, building and scaling AI capabilities, monitoring performance through KPIs, and ensuring responsible AI practices are embedded throughout the organization.

• Oversee and coordinate all AI-related roles including architects, AI Strategy Lead, Governance Lifecycle Management and Adoption Lead.
• Ensure alignment of AI COE initiatives with enterprise-wide business goals and lead cross-functional collaboration across departments to integrate AI solutions and serve as the “go-to” person for AI within Omantel.
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs for the AI COE Team.
• Represent the CoE in executive forums and communicate AI strategy to senior stakeholders.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in AI leadership roles, preferably in enterprise environments.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional AI teams and delivering strategic AI initiatives.
• Deep technical expertise in AI/ML technologies, platforms, and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of AI governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with performance management and KPI tracking for AI functions.