AI Portfolio & Planning Specialist

Job Purpose

Owns strategic planning, KPI tracking, and portfolio performance for AI initiatives. Ensures AI investments are aligned with business priorities and tracked for impact and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and manage the AI initiative portfolio, aligning with strategic goals.

· Define KPIs and OKRs for AI use cases and monitor performance.

· Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure resource alignment across projects.

· Track budgets, risks, timelines, and resource usage across the AI portfolio.

· Provide executive reporting and insights to guide strategic decisions.

· Facilitate quarterly planning and prioritization cycles.

· Support governance and audit processes related to AI initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science or Master's in Business Administration (MBA).

Experience: 5–7 years in portfolio/program planning or enterprise project management.

Key Competency Requirements

Technical Skills:

· Familiarity with AI project lifecycles, technologies, and KPIs.

· Advanced use of portfolio/project management tools (e.g., Power BI, Jira Align).

Strategic & Planning Skills:

· Strong understanding of portfolio management frameworks (PPM, SAFe).

· Ability to analyze and visualize data to support decision-making.

Soft Skills:

· Strong organizational and presentation skills.

· Executive-level stakeholder engagement and reporting abilities.

· Analytical mindset with attention to detail and outcomes.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current notice period or earliest joining date?
• What are your salary expectations for this role?
• Current location, nationality, and current job title/role?
• Have you managed AI initiative portfolios or similar strategic programs
• Are you familiar with AI project lifecycles, technologies, and KPIs
• How do you apply portfolio management frameworks (PPM, SAFe) in practice?
• Which portfolio/project management tools have you used? (e.g., Power BI, Jira Align)
• Are you willing to work remotely ?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• portfolio/program planning or enterprise project management: 7 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Arabic and English (Preferred)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)