Associate Director - AI Infusion

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Job Description

Associate Director - AI Infusion

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) - MENA

Experience - 15+ years

Qualification - B.Tech / B.E. mandatory; MBA preferred

About EY GDS

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is an integral part of EY's global delivery model, enabling innovative, technology-driven solutions across service lines and enablement functions. EY is committed to accelerating AI adoption, enhancing productivity, and creating long-term value through responsible AI and digital transformation initiatives.

Position Summary

EY GDS MENA is seeking a highly experienced Associate Director - AI Infusion to lead the identification, incubation and deployment of Artificial Intelligence solutions across GDS MENA Service Lines and Competencies. The role will act as a strategic AI transformation leader, partnering with business stakeholders to uncover AI-enabled opportunities, develop proof-of-concepts (POCs), and scale successful solutions to drive productivity, quality, innovation and business value.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Data & AI, strong consulting and stakeholder-management skills, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

AI Opportunity Identification & Value Realisation

• Partner with GDS MENA Service Line leaders, Competency leaders and Enablement Functions to identify high-impact AI infusion opportunities.
• Conduct AI readiness assessments and evaluate business processes for automation, augmentation and optimisation.
• Develop AI transformation roadmaps aligned with business priorities and strategic objectives.
• Build business cases and quantify expected benefits, including productivity gains, quality improvements, risk reduction and cost efficiencies.

AI Solution Development & Deployment

• Lead the design and development of AI use cases, prototypes and proof-of-concepts (POCs).
• Collaborate with Data, Technology, Digital and AI teams to build scalable AI solutions.
• Drive end-to-end implementation of approved AI initiatives from ideation through deployment and adoption.
• Ensure solutions comply with EY AI governance, security, privacy and responsible AI principles.

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

• Establish strong relationships with MENA Service Line and Competency leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor on AI strategy, emerging technologies and industry-leading practices.
• Facilitate workshops, innovation sessions and AI discovery engagements with stakeholders.
• Present AI opportunities, business cases, POC results and implementation outcomes to senior leadership.

AI Innovation & Capability Building

• Monitor emerging AI trends, GenAI technologies and industry innovations relevant to EY services.
• Promote an AI-first culture by identifying cross-functional opportunities and reusable AI assets.
• Support AI awareness, training and capability-building initiatives across GDS MENA teams.
• Contribute to the development of AI accelerators, frameworks and best practices.

Programme Governance & Delivery

• Establish governance and performance metrics for AI initiatives.
• Track adoption, benefits realisation and return on investment (ROI) for deployed solutions.
• Manage multiple AI programmes simultaneously while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with global EY AI teams to leverage enterprise capabilities and solutions.

Qualification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) or related technology discipline - mandatory.
• MBA from a recognised institution - preferred.
• Additional certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cloud Technologies or Generative AI will be an advantage.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation or Technology Consulting.
• Proven experience in delivering enterprise AI and advanced analytics programmes.
• Experience in identifying business use cases and converting them into scalable AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Machine Learning, NLP, Predictive Analytics, Intelligent Automation and modern AI platforms.
• Experience working with consulting firms, professional services organisations or large-scale global enterprises preferred.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional transformation programmes.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI - Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics
• Data Strategy and Data Management - Intelligent Automation and Process Transformation
• AI Product Development and Deployment - Cloud AI Platforms: Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
• Business Case Development and Value Realisation - AI Governance and Responsible AI
• Agile Delivery and Programme Management - Change Adoption and Capability Building

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business judgment
• Innovation mindset and structured problem solving
• Executive presence and senior stakeholder communication
• Relationship management, influencing and negotiation
• Change leadership and adoption management
• Team development, coaching and results orientation

Success Measures

• Number and value of AI opportunities identified across GDS MENA.
• POCs developed and converted into production solutions.
• Quantifiable productivity and quality improvements delivered.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption levels.
• AI capability development and awareness across teams.
• Contribution to GDS MENA's overall AI transformation agenda.

EY Value Proposition

At EY, we are building the future of work through AI-enabled transformation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the AI agenda across GDS MENA, work directly with senior leaders and drive meaningful business impact through cutting-edge technologies and innovation.

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