Job Description
About the Company
Our People Create Competitive and Responsible Hydrocarbon Growth to Maximise Value for Oman
Purpose of the Job
To lead the AI Center of Excellence, driving the exploration, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions that enhance operational efficiency, enable intelligent automation, and support strategic innovation across the organization.
This role is critical in fostering a culture of experimentation, ensuring ethical AI practices, and delivering scalable prototypes aligned with business needs and the 2040 vision.
To lead the AI Center of Excellence, driving the exploration, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions that enhance operational efficiency, enable intelligent automation, and support strategic innovation across the organization.
This role is critical in fostering a culture of experimentation, ensuring ethical AI practices, and delivering scalable prototypes aligned with business needs and the 2040 vision.
Education & Experience
Experience/Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
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Minimum 10 years of experience in AI/ML development and deployment, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
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Proven experience in building and scaling AI models and platforms.
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Strong understanding of AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud-based AI services.
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Experience in managing cross-functional teams and external partnerships.
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Relevant certifications in AI, machine learning, or technology leadership are highly desirable.
Main Responsibilities
Principal Accountabilities
Lead the
design, development, and implementation
of AI solutions aligned with business objectives.
Establish
AI standards, toolkits, and best practices
to ensure consistent quality and scalability.
Collaborate with business units to
identify and prototype
high-impact AI use cases.
Promote
ethical, transparent, and secure
AI practices through governance frameworks.
Continuously
monitor, evaluate, and optimize
model performance for accuracy and efficiency.
Enhance internal capability through
training, mentorship, and knowledge sharing
.
Forge
strategic partnerships
with academia, vendors, and startups to track emerging AI trends.
Drive
AI awareness and adoption
via engagement and communication programs.
Integrate AI solutions within the
enterprise architecture and data ecosystems
.
Define and monitor
KPIs
to measure AI value and report progress to leadership.
Key Skills
Expertise in
innovation management, design thinking
, and
lean startup
principles.
Strong
facilitation and stakeholder management
abilities for ideation and collaboration.
Proficiency in
machine learning, deep learning, and NLP
, with advanced
Python
and AI frameworks.
Capability to
translate business needs into AI-driven solutions
and manage innovation portfolios.
Experienced in
project management, agile delivery
, and strategic innovation leadership.
Challenges
Maintaining
scalability, data integrity
, and compliance with ethical standards.
Encouraging
AI adoption
across diverse units while balancing innovation, resources, and rapid technological change.
Skills Required
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