AI Program Enablement Lead

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the client's enterprise AI transformation agenda.
• Establish and operationalize AI governance frameworks, operating models, policies and controls.
• Partner with senior leaders across Business, Technology, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Data, Finance and HR to accelerate AI adoption.
• Design and lead an AI Champions Program to build a strong enterprise AI community.
• Drive AI communications, change management, training and workforce capability-building initiatives.
• Manage enterprise AI platforms, including vendor relationships, licensing, budgets, adoption metrics and performance monitoring.
• Support executive governance forums and leadership decision-making through clear reporting and actionable insights.
• Build strategic partnerships and innovation initiatives that strengthen AI capabilities and business outcomes.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Significant experience in AI transformation, digital transformation, strategy, innovation, technology governance or enterprise change, with strong expertise in AI Transformation, AI Governance, Generative AI, Responsible AI and AI Operating Models.
• Strong understanding of enterprise AI adoption and experience leading complex AI and digital transformation programs across multiple business functions.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior executives and key stakeholders across Business, Technology, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Data, Finance and HR.
• Experience with governance frameworks, AI policies, risk management, controls, Responsible AI and executive reporting.
• Strong program management, change management, stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Experience managing enterprise AI platforms, vendor relationships, licensing, budgets, adoption metrics and performance monitoring.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments or other highly regulated industries is desirable.
• Exposure to regional Middle East / Africa markets and multi-country operating environments is desirable.