Manager AI Software Developer Digital FAAS Riyadh

Manager - AI Software Developer Digital FAAS

In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders and in so doing play a critical role in building a better working world for our people for our clients and for our communities.
Sound interesting Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join however long you stay the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

This opportunity is within ourData & AI team focusing onAI Engineering and Generative AI (GenAI)solutions.

As an AI Engineering Manager you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative scalable AI solutions that support our clients financial and operational decision-making. You will oversee the development and deployment of intelligent systems using modern AI tools includinglarge language models (LLMs) GenAI platforms and cloud-native services. Your leadership will ensure that AI-driven solutions are designed responsibly and generate measurable value for our clients.

This role will be based inRiyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with remote support for MENA client engagements. Travel may be required based on project needs.

You will also play a key role in growing our AI offerings mentoring junior professionals and shaping strategic AI transformation initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

As a manager you will be expected to lead the design development and deployment ofAI and GenAI solutionsacross diverse industries while managing project teams delivering AI use cases ensuring solutions meet business requirements are production-ready and comply with governance standards. You will work with stakeholders to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for AI implementation. Also you will collaborate with data engineers architects and business consultants to integrate AI models into broader enterprise ecosystems.

Moreover you will be responsible to guide the adoption ofLLM and GenAI technologies(e.g. ChatGPT Claude Azure OpenAI HuggingFace) driving innovation in areas such as financial document analysis reporting automation and virtual assistants and ensure AI solutions are scalable ethical explainable and aligned with clients compliance needs.

You shall provide support proposal development and business development initiatives across MENA and stay current with evolving AI trends frameworks and tools helping shape EYs AI capabilities and offerings.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex AI-enabled projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across business and technical domains
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to drive innovation in ambiguous environments
• Passion for emerging technologies experimentation and continuous learning
• Strong organizational and project management skills

To qualify for the role you should have

• A bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science Engineering Data Science or related)
• Solid hands-on managerial experience in building and deployingAI/ML solutionsusing Python and frameworks like TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn
• Familiarity withGenAI toolssuch as OpenAI LangChain HuggingFace Transformers or enterprise GenAI platforms (e.g. Azure OpenAI Google Vertex AI AWS Bedrock)
• Practical experience integratingLLMs and GenAIinto workflows such as document summarization search code generation or chatbots
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP) for deploying ML solutions
• Experience managing the full AI lifecycle: data prep model training validation MLOps and post-deployment monitoring
• A strong understanding of ethical AI data privacy and responsible AI practices
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as required

Ideally youll also have

• Consulting experience with a top-tier firm
• Domain knowledge in sectors such as Government Healthcare Financial Services Telecom or Retail
• Experience with data architecture patterns including data mesh data fabric or hybrid data strategies
• Proficiency in Arabic is a plus

What we look for

We are looking for forward-thinking leaders who are passionate about usingAI and GenAIto transform the way businesses operate. You should thrive in fast-paced environments enjoy mentoring others and be motivated to drive both client impact and internal innovation.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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