AI Advisor / SME (Subject Matter Expert) - Remote - Octopus by RTG

About Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

Currently, we are hiring an AI Advisor / SME (Subject Matter Expert) for one of our partner organizations in KSA, offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Job Purpose
The AI Advisor / Subject Matter Expert is responsible for leading the organization’s Artificial Intelligence strategy and acting as the principal advisor for proposing and delivering AI-driven solutions across all departments. This role ensures AI technologies are effectively applied to optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the corporate AI roadmap aligned with overall digital transformation goals.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize AI use cases across all business functions.
• Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the implementation of AI tools, frameworks, and external vendors.
• Lead and guide AI, machine learning, and RPA initiatives to build and deploy intelligent solutions.
• Propose, validate, and govern AI solutions to maximize operational efficiency and business value.
• Ensure compliance with AI ethics, data governance, security, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with data and technology teams to integrate AI models into enterprise data platforms.
• Conduct awareness sessions, workshops, and training to drive AI adoption across the organization.
• Provide regular executive-level reports on AI initiatives, progress, risks, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in AI/ML, data analytics, automation, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based AI platforms (e.g., Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI).
• Solid technical background in areas such as NLP, computer vision, and predictive modeling.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.