Dgt.AI Innovation Head

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Lead the design, development, and implementation of AI solutions aligned with business objectives.

Establish AI standards, toolkits, and best practices to ensure consistent quality and scalability.

Collaborate with business units to identify and prototype high-impact AI use cases.

Promote ethical, transparent, and secure AI practices through governance frameworks.

Continuously monitor, evaluate, and optimize model performance for accuracy and efficiency.

Enhance internal capability through training, mentorship, and knowledge sharing .

Forge strategic partnerships with academia, vendors, and startups to track emerging AI trends.

Drive AI awareness and adoption via engagement and communication programs.

Integrate AI solutions within the enterprise architecture and data ecosystems .

Define and monitor KPIs to measure AI value and report progress to leadership.

Key Skills

• Expertise in innovation management, design thinking , and lean startup principles.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management abilities for ideation and collaboration.
• Proficiency in machine learning, deep learning, and NLP , with advanced Python and AI frameworks.
• Capability to translate business needs into AI-driven solutions and manage innovation portfolios.
• Experienced in project management, agile delivery , and strategic innovation leadership.

Challenges

• Maintaining scalability, data integrity , and compliance with ethical standards.
• Encouraging AI adoption across diverse units while balancing innovation, resources, and rapid technological change.