AI Process Transformation (senior role)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07 / 31 / 2025

Consultz is supporting our client, a leading SWF in the region, in their search fora visionary and hands-on AI Process Transformation Leader.

The incumbent will spearhead enterprise-wide reengineering efforts in the age of AI and intelligent automation. This high-impact role sits at the intersection of strategy, process excellence, and innovation, guiding the transformation of how every function operates using GenAI, automation, and data-driven decision frameworks.

He / She will be responsible for owning the end-to-end transformation agenda – from opportunity discovery through to KPI-tracked value realization – while fostering a self-sustaining culture of AI adoption across business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Champion AI adoption through roadshows, internal thought-leadership, and coaching departmental AI ambassadors.

Lead cross-functional "design squads" from business and technology functions, providing methodological guidance (BPMN, Lean, Design Thinking) to ensure rapid innovation cycles.

Mentor business managers and SMEs on process-redesign and AI integration to build internal capabilities.

Enterprise Process Strategy

Map current-state value streams, identify pain points, and develop a dynamic 18-month roadmap for process transformation, prioritizing high-ROI and strategic initiatives.

AI-Driven Design & Execution

Facilitate design sprints to architect future-state processes integrating GenAI agents, automation, and data / ML insights; validate concepts through rapid POCs.

Governance & Value Realization

Establish governance frameworks for AI-enabled processes, covering risk, compliance, and ethical AI.

Develop baselines, dashboards, and mechanisms for continuous benefit tracking and KPI measurement.

Change Enablement & Adoption

Create rollout playbooks and training materials to ensure successful handover to enablement teams and monitor adoption KPIs post-deployment.

Curate and maintain libraries of templates, reference architectures, and best practices to support scalable, self-service transformation across departments.

Thought Leadership

Contribute to the company’s innovation brand by publishing whitepapers, success stories, and benchmark studies.

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or related field required; MBA or Master’s in Analytics preferred.

Experience :

15+ years in business process re-engineering and digital transformation.

5+ years leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional AI or automation programs.

Technical Expertise :

Proven track record with GenAI, machine learning, RPA, process mining, and low-code platforms.

Familiarity with Azure or equivalent cloud platforms.

Certifications & Methodologies :

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, BPMN, Design Thinking or similar.

Change management certifications (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) highly desirable.

Leadership & Influence :

Adept at aligning executive stakeholders and frontline staff to bold transformation initiatives.

Strong storytelling, influencing, and communication skills.

Analytical Strength :

Strong business case development and KPI mindset, linking operations to P&L impact.

Mindset & Personality :

Curious, experimental, resilient, and data-driven; thrives in ambiguous and fast-evolving environments.

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