Technical Lead/Manager - AI

Position Overview

We are looking for a bold, innovative, and business-minded expert to lead our next chapter in artificial intelligence. This role will shape the way we work, making processes smarter, bids sharper, and decisions faster. You’ll blend deep AI/ML expertise with strategic vision to drive meaningful impact across all areas of the business.

Although this role is remote-first, you’ll occasionally travel to Iraq and the UAE to connect with teams, understand operations on the ground, and turn real-world workflows into cutting-edge AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Deployment

· Design and deliver AI/ML models that solve real business challenges.
Turn workflows (finance, contracts, bids, procurement, QHSE) into automated, intelligent systems.

· Build and maintain a unified price quotation database to compare past and current bids, giving us sharper, data-driven insights.

· Centralize company data into a single hub to unlock trend analysis and smarter decision-making across all divisions.

Bids, Contracts & Business Development

· Work closely with Bids and Contracts teams to unify quotations and ensure every submission is competitive and consistent.

· Use predictive analytics to boost accuracy and give us an edge in tenders.

· Support leadership in shaping smarter pricing strategies with AI-driven insights.

Data, Risk & Compliance

· Use AI for smarter forecasting, risk assessments, and performance tracking.

· Apply AI tools to review contracts, flag risks, and recommend improvements.

· Champion safe, secure, and ethical use of AI across the organization.

Training & Workforce Development

· Train colleagues to confidently and responsibly use AI tools.

· Make AI approachable, showing its opportunities while addressing its limits.

· Help us grow a more diverse workforce, with a preference for female leaders in tech.

Innovation & R&D

· Lead exciting R&D initiatives exploring NLP, computer vision, generative AI, and more.

· Run year-round research programs designed to deliver measurable KPIs in areas such as cost savings, meal planning and enhancement, and innovative facilities management methodologies.

· Develop and test new approaches that elevate service quality while ensuring strict cost control.

· Encourage creative AI applications that improve workflows, customer experiences, and operational excellence.

· Run fun, inspiring initiatives like AI hackathons and pilot projects to spark innovation.