AI Digital Manager

About the role

We are seeking a results‑driven AI Digital Manager to act as the regional single point of contact for AI, data and digital solutions. You will bridge Apparel Group’s Dubai headquarters with business teams in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, ensuring successful rollout, adoption and localisation of AI‑enabled tools across retail and e‑commerce operations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between HQ and regional teams for all AI, data and digital initiatives.
• Drive adoption, implementation and active usage of AI‑powered platforms in stores, operations and business functions.
• Translate business requirements into actionable inputs for product, data and technology teams.
• Lead end‑to‑end rollout of digital projects, managing timelines, risks and stakeholder coordination.
• Track adoption metrics, usage behaviour and business impact of deployed tools.
• Design and deliver training, onboarding and change‑management programmes to ensure behavioural adoption.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• MBA or equivalent business qualification is a strong advantage.
• 8–12 years of professional experience, including 4–6 years in retail operations, digital transformation, program or project management.
• Proven experience working in a regional or multi‑country environment.

Required skills

• AI and data‑analytics concepts.
• Digital transformation platforms.
• Project‑management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum).