AVP, AI Program Manager.Artificial Intelligence.MIT

Role Overview

AVP, AI Program Manager – Artificial Intelligence at Mashreq, based at MIT.

Role Purpose

Lead and govern the bank-wide portfolio of Artificial Intelligence programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk frameworks. The role is accountable for end-to-end program delivery across AI initiatives, including prioritization, execution oversight, value realization, and governance, while ensuring responsible AI adoption at scale.

Key Responsibilities

AI Program Governance & Delivery

• Establish and manage centralized governance for all AI programs.
• Ensure structured lifecycle management from ideation to deployment and scaling.

Portfolio Prioritization & Resource Optimization

• Drive prioritization aligned with business value, regulatory requirements, and resource constraints.
• Optimize utilization of AI infrastructure (e.g., GPU, platforms) and delivery capacity.

Execution Oversight

• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives.
• Implement standardized program management frameworks and reporting.

Value Realization

• Define and monitor KPIs linked to business outcomes (revenue, cost, risk reduction, efficiency).
• Ensure measurable and auditable value realization.

AI Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all programs comply with internal governance, Model Risk, and regulatory (e.g., CBUAE) guidelines.
• Embed responsible AI principles (fairness, explainability, security, auditability).

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with senior stakeholders across business, risk, compliance, and technology.
• Provide executive-level reporting (SteerCo, GCEO updates).

Vendor & Partner Management

• Oversee delivery partners, vendors, and strategic collaborations.
• Ensure alignment with contractual, delivery, and quality expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 12–15+ years of experience in technology program management, with strong exposure to AI/ML initiatives.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs.
• Experience in banking or financial services preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong program management and portfolio governance expertise.
• Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, data platforms, and enterprise architecture.
• Knowledge of regulatory and risk frameworks applicable to AI.
• Stakeholder management at executive level.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Additional Information

• Accountable for AI program portfolio governance and delivery outcomes.
• Recommends prioritization, funding allocation, and execution strategies.
• Escalates critical risks and trade-offs to senior leadership as required.
• Approves program-level frameworks, reporting standards, and governance controls.