Head of AI & Automation Qatar Foundation

Key Result Areas:

• Define QF s AI and automation roadmap within the context of digital transformation and enterprise IT direction.
• Ensure AI and automation solutions are designed, delivered, and integrated into digital services with measurable outcomes.
• Embed AI governance, controls, and risk management in line with QF policies and standards (e.g. ISO 42001).
• Identify, evaluate, and pilot emerging AI/automation technologies with potential to deliver business impact.
• Work with QF entities and delivery teams to ensure adoption, alignment, and optimisation of AI-driven services.
• Build awareness, guidelines, and knowledge-sharing frameworks on AI and automation across QFIT.
• Establish and maintain an enterprise AI and automation framework that aligns with QF s digital delivery model.
• Oversee the design and deployment of AI models, automation pipelines, and digital assistants to support QF services.
• Ensure compliance with ethical AI principles, data protection requirements, and enterprise risk frameworks.
• Act as subject-matter expert for AI and automation within digital delivery initiatives.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, data specialists, and programme managers to embed AI in project delivery.
• Deliver regular reporting and insight to senior management on AI/automation adoption, performance, and outcomes.
• Represent QFIT in internal and external working groups, sharing expertise and promoting QF s digital agenda.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Master s degree in computer science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related discipline.
• 8- 10 years in IT or digital delivery, with at least 3 years focused on AI, automation, or data-driven solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise AI platforms, automation tools (RPA, workflow orchestration), and data engineering.
• Proven ability to define strategy, oversee solution delivery, and influence stakeholders in a complex organisation.
• Governance: Knowledge of AI policy, risk management frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g. ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts into business value.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office applications