Senior Team Leader

Position Overview
The Senior Team Leader AI Development and Operations will drive RTA s enterprise-wide artificial intelligence strategy, leading the development, deployment, and management of AI platforms that support decision-making and digital transformation. This role ensures scalability, security, compliance, and alignment with UAE s national AI strategy while promoting innovation across the organization.

Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Function: Data Science
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

What You ll Do

* Lead and manage the AI Development and Operations Section, executing AI roadmaps and strategic projects.
* Ensure technical readiness, reliability, and performance monitoring of AI solutions and platforms.
* Coordinate with IT infrastructure teams to maintain scalability, security, and service continuity.
* Supervise testing, validation, and operational deployment of AI solutions to meet RTA standards.
* Manage vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and technical partnerships for AI platforms.
* Ensure data integration and pipeline management for AI use cases across departments.
* Establish and oversee AI governance frameworks, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance.
* Provide training, documentation, and operational support for AI platforms and applications.
* Enforce strict adherence to information security policies and reporting requirements.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s or Master s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
* At least 11 years of progressive experience in AI, data science, and technical operations leadership.
* Proven expertise in delivering enterprise AI solutions and managing large-scale AI platforms.
* Strong leadership skills in managing AI, machine learning, and big data analytics teams.
* Deep knowledge of AI operational environments, cloud computing, and robotic process automation.
* Familiarity with UAT processes, AI governance frameworks, ethics, and information security protocols.

Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation in Dubai by leading AI initiatives that shape RTA s future. You will work with advanced platforms and contribute directly to the Emirate s AI strategy while developing solutions that enhance public services and urban mobility.