Transformation Portfolio Lead (AI)
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Date posted
November 4, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Senior
Qualification
Bachelor Degree; postgraduate business qualification preferred
Experience
Minimum 8 Years Banking; 10+ Years Project/Change preferred
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Job overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai is seeking a Transformation Portfolio Lead (AI) to join its banking team in the United Arab Emirates. Coordinate a portfolio of transformation initiatives with a focus on the effective adoption and scaling of artificial intelligence. The role supports governance, delivery discipline and measurable outcomes while helping business units manage change and comply with banking requirements. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and stakeholders to support reliable service, sound decisions and the bank’s operating standards.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee project and change-management governance across the assigned transformation portfolio, maintaining clear oversight of progress and dependencies.
- Support business units in strengthening project delivery, change practices and governance arrangements.
- Monitor milestones, risks, decisions and benefits, escalating issues that may affect delivery or expected outcomes.
- Coordinate with business and technology stakeholders to maintain alignment between transformation priorities and the bank’s strategy.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information relating to current and planned projects.
- Support audit activities and ensure agreed remediation actions and procedural changes are completed on time.
Requirements and qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree is required; postgraduate study in business management is an advantage.
- Minimum 8 years of banking experience is specified.
- Preference is given to candidates with 10+ years of relevant project or change-management experience within financial institutions.
- Knowledge of governance, project delivery and regulatory expectations in UAE banking is important.
Skills and competencies
- Transformation portfolio management
- AI change and adoption governance
- Project and change management
- Risk, issue and dependency tracking
- Executive stakeholder communication
Employment details
Employment details: This is a full time opportunity with Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position is intended for candidates who can meet the responsibilities and service standards described above. Employment conditions and compensation can be discussed during the recruitment process.
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