AI Chief Specialist – AI Planning & Enablement
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Date posted
November 12, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Senior Specialist
Qualification
Artificial Intelligence data science Machine Learning Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
Experience
11+ years with a bachelor’s degree 9+ years with a master’s degree
Gender
Any
Description
Lead the development and management of AI and data-science strategy, portfolio planning, and enablement across the Authority. The role assesses proposed use cases, prioritises investment, evaluates data readiness, and monitors benefits from concept through deployment. It provides technical and commercial guidance to departments and ensures that AI initiatives are feasible, responsible, and aligned with digital transformation priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain AI and data-science strategies, project roadmaps, portfolio priorities, and resource plans aligned with organisational objectives.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost assessments, total-cost-of-ownership analysis, and expected-benefit evaluations for proposed use cases.
- Define value-measurement frameworks and KPIs to track benefits realised after implementation.
- Manage intake, registration, evaluation, and prioritisation of AI proposals submitted by departments and stakeholders.
- Prepare scopes of work, deliverables, success measures, and technical requirements for approved AI initiatives.
- Coordinate vendor evaluation, technical proposals, contracting, service levels, delivery milestones, and performance reporting.
- Improve AI awareness, data readiness, governance, risk controls, and compliance with privacy and security requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a closely related field.
- At least 9 years of progressive experience for master’s degree holders or 11 years for bachelor’s degree holders.
- Expertise in AI/ML strategy, feasibility studies, total cost of ownership, portfolio management, and UAE data-governance requirements is expected.
Skills and Competencies
AI strategy, use-case assessment, financial analysis, portfolio management, data readiness, vendor governance, AI ethics, and benefits measurement.
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with occasional visits to RTA facilities, vendor offices, and government entities.
Professional Expectations
Maintain accurate records, communicate clearly, identify issues early, and follow through on agreed actions.
Employment Details
This is a full time position with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Salary: Not specified.
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