Senior Specialist - Strategy & Operations

Overview

Are you fascinated by the game-changing developments in AI and passionate about harnessing its capabilities to effect corporate digital transformation at scale? Inception is looking for a dynamic, innovative, and futuristic Senior Specialist - Operations & Strategy to shape the future of AI-powered corporate evolution. You will integrate strategic thinking and operational excellence to deliver best-in-class AI models and solutions for global organizations looking to transform their business, driving initiatives that simplify complex business problems, making organizations smarter, more efficient, and future-ready.

The opportunity

To apply your strategic insights to redefine industry standards in digital transformation and leverage the latest tools & techniques to build best-in-class Al models and solutions for futuristic organizations, while honing your skills in AI and machine learning. We offer a collaborative environment that fosters growth and empowers you to contribute to pathbreaking developments in finance, medicine, and energy.

Inception is the UAE’s national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering with Microsoft's AI SaaS, we offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platforms utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency, collaborating with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.

Responsibilities

Functional:

• Develop strategic frameworks to align AI initiatives with digital transformation business objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation, customizing AI models tailored to client needs.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with overall company goals.
• Leverage expertise in large language models (LLM) for developing domain-specific solutions.
• Build strong partnerships with clients to understand and anticipate their needs.
• Engage in ML research initiatives aimed at exploring new AI frontiers.
• Oversee the project management lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meet time, quality, and budget demands.
• Conduct market research to identify AI trends and business opportunities
• Prepare and present reports to executive leadership on strategy outcomes
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in AI deployment
• Monitor industry trends to ensure competitive positioning and adaptability.
• Guide the synthesis of complex data into actionable insights for informed decision-making.
• Ensure alignment of AI solutions with ethical standards and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of operational workflows to identify strategic enhancements.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to cultivate a culture of AI innovation.
• Implement feedback loops to continuously evolve operational strategies and AI models.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and propose data-driven improvements.
• Facilitate workshops and training to promote AI understanding and adoption.
• Mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of innovation and learning
  
  
  

Qualifications

Skills and attributes for success

• Proficiency in AI and data technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics.
• Innovative thinking with strong business acumen.
• Proficiency in strategic and operational planning.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong project and program management capabilities.
  
  
  

To qualify, you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications in AI, data science, and project management.
• At least 5 years of experience in operations or strategy consulting, with a focus on AI or high-tech industries.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex AI projects and initiatives.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and implementation
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also need

• Experience with emerging AI technologies
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record in developing and implementing AI-driven strategies.
• Advanced skills in data visualization and interpretation.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and AI trends.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
  
  
  

What we look for:

If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in AI is at the heart of the Inception community.

What working at Inception offers:

Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.

Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.

Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.

Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

To confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.