AVP, AI Program Manager.Artificial Intelligence.MIT

Mashreq is hiring an AVP, AI Program Manager.Artificial Intelligence.MIT. Level rates it ; you can apply on Mashreq.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
Tools and skills the posting cites include GPU, AI safety and program management.
Level classifies it as an executive role.
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AI in this role

Leads and governs the bank-wide portfolio of artificial intelligence programs ensuring responsible AI adoption and delivery.

GPU

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Job 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 Result Areas

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

Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
Experience:
- 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:
- 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

How we rate this

AVP, AI Program Manager.Artificial Intelligence.MIT at Mashreq rates 70 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

AVP, AI Program Manager.Artificial Intelligence.MIT is an open job at Mashreq.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in United Arab Emirates.
The job was posted on November 9, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by Mashreq. Apply on Mashreq

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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