Digital and Cyber – Digital Strategy and Realisation – AI Strategy – Director

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.Why PwCAt PwC, your growth is our priority. We fuel potential through coaching, feedback, and challenging work that helps you build a career path as unique as you are. You’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a movement that’s shaping the future. Here, you can be yourself, work with purpose and boldness, and collaborate with talented people to deliver solutions that create real impact for clients and communities. Powered by inclusive teams, cutting-edge technology, and truly meaningful work, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow, lead, and go further.Together, we set the future in motion.Consulting LoSAt PwC Consulting, we lead with insight and deliver with purpose. You’ll work alongside experts across industries to design and deliver forward-looking solutions in areas such as strategy and enterprise transformation, operational excellence, digital innovation, cyber resilience, and risk management. Our reimagined operating model brings together sector-aligned, solution-led teams empowered to move fast, think boldly, and create real impact. Whether transforming finance, enabling digital change, or shaping national visions, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community—built to grow with you and the world around us.BU DescriptionThe Digital & Cyber Business Unit brings together deep technology expertise and bold thinking to help organizations thrive in a connected, data-driven world. We support clients in reimagining how they operate, serve, and grow—by harnessing the power of digital products, emerging tech, cloud, data, and cyber resilience.Whether shaping enterprise-wide transformation or enabling targeted innovation, we work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and trust—delivering scalable solutions that empower clients to move faster, think smarter, and lead with confidence.Job SummaryWe areseekingan experienced and visionary AI Strategy expert to lead engagements that define and deliver impactful artificial intelligence strategies, both at national and enterprise levels. The ideal candidate will possess deepexpertisein AI, machine learning, and generative AI (GenAI), along with a strong grasp of business strategy, data ecosystems, and emerging technology governance.This role requires an individual who can bridge the gap between strategic ambition and technological execution. The successful candidate will have the ability to:Formulate national AI visions and strategies, shaping policy, capability building, and innovation ecosystems; andDesign enterprise AI operating models and roadmaps, driving adoption across functions and value chains.The role involves working closely with senior executives and public sector leaders to translate AI potential into measurable impact, advising on operating models, governance frameworks, talent strategies, and data and technology foundations required to enable AI at scale.The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, who not onlyenjoysthe challenge of working with other team members but externally with a diverse set of stakeholders. Recent experience and understanding of the ME business ecosystem and government initiatives is preferred.Roles & ResponsibilitiesAI Vision and Strategy Development: Lead the design and delivery of AI strategies at national and enterprise levels, defining vision, strategic pillars, enablers, and measurable outcomes aligned with broader transformation goals and wider strategies.National AI Governance and Policy Design: Support governments and regulators in shaping national AI governance frameworks, data-sharing ecosystems, and ethical AI principles that drive innovation, competitiveness, and societal value.Enterprise AI Adoption: Guide large organizations in embedding AI within business operations, functions, and customer interactions. Identify priority use cases, assess readiness, and design scalable AI transformation journeys.AI Operating Model Design: Develop end-to-end AI operating models covering governance, organization design, skills development, infrastructure, data and technology, and vendor ecosystems.Generative AI & Emerging Technologies: Advise clients on the evolving GenAI landscape, including large language models, automation, and advanced analytics. Identify practical, high-impact use cases and evaluate feasibility, governance, and ethical considerations.AI Roadmap & Transformation Planning: Design structured A