Principal (Director) Data Science Consultant Practice Lead

Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction expertise with clients across industries to define and execute Gen AI strategies that align with their business goals

Design and implement innovative AI-driven products, including customer personalization tools, demand forecasting systems, dynamic pricing solutions and operational automation
Lead the development, deployment and monitoring of Gen AI/ML models with a strong focus on MLOps, operational scalability and model lifecycle management
Leverage Gen AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), to solve industry-specific challenges such as supply chain optimization, risk assessment, predictive maintenance and enhanced customer engagement
Communicate AI strategies, opportunities and risks effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams
Ensure AI solutions are fair, explainable and aligned with responsible AI practices

Work closely with legal and compliance teams to navigate industry regulations

Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging Gen AI technologies and evolving regulatory landscapes
Contribute to pre-sales activities, including client presentations, product demos and responses to RFPs/RFIs

Able to act as a diving force in developing and expanding the Middle East Practice footprint in partnership with the wider Data leadership teams

Expertise in Gen AI, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and advanced AI applications
Strong understanding of AI/ML tools and platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, MLFlow and Streamlit
Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like Airflow, Plotly Dash or similar tools
Proven track record of implementing responsible AI practices, addressing bias and ensuring model explainability

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into actionable insights for senior business leaders
Familiarity with AI regulatory frameworks

Experience in pre-sales or supporting sales teams

Arabic speaking skills is an advantage
We offer

General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)

Private healthcare and life insurance
End of service gratuity
Annual air travel tickets for expatriates
Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards

Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements