Job Requisition ID: 159735

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A\xe2\x80\x9drab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\'s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

The Senior Manager - AI office PMO is a critical role to help drive and monitor the Group AI (Artificial Intelligence) office strategic initiatives and a crucial part of ongoing planning and program management.

The role holder will work closely with the Chief AI officer and Group Technology & AI Strategy director to help achieve the AI office objectives. The role entails working closely with senior stakeholders across Al-Futtaim business divisions and functions to ensure that the key AI initiatives are completed to plan and that target benefits are identified.

What you will do

• Lead program management for the group AI office and coordinate activities for the AI transformation program.

• Ensure quality of analysis, activities, and deliverables as needed, including the development and validation of roadmaps / transformation plans.

• Help syndicate analysis, results with all stakeholders and manage relations and expectations.

• Support in preparation for governance committee meetings.

• Prepare regular reporting and progress updates - for the Group AI leadership team and other senior leadership meetings.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to proactively drive momentum of the AI programme.

Required Skills to be successful

• Project, Program & Portfolio management
• Benefits & Value management
• PMO office management
• Business & Digital Transformation
• Senior stakeholder management

Behavioural Skills:

• Delighting our customers
• Collaboration
• Managing Complexity
• Influencing Others
• Engaging Leadership

What equips you for the role

• A business or technical degree from a reputable institute.

• have 8-10 years of professional experience, with at least 4-5 years of management consulting / business program management experience.

• Experience in Digital / technology led transformations, complex program management & benefits realization is preferred.

• Any Experience in driving AI led transformations will be very valuable.

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Additional Internal Information:

• Reports to: Chief AI Officer
• Band: I

Note:-

You must have been an Al-Futtaim employee for at least 18 months in order to be considered.
You must inform your HRBP in confidence of your application.
Please note that this vacancy may be advertised externally in the next week so apply without delay.

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